Kellanova is seeking an Area Sales Manager in Nashville, TN. You will be leading a high performing and collaborative team. Through your direction, leadership, and strategic planning you will assist your team in driving overall sales to deliver budget targets for your Area Team. The ideal candidate will reside Nashville, TN or we will consider Louisville, KY. This position covers the geography of Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Louisville, Lexington, and Western West Virginia.
The role will be remote-based; however, will travel 60% to visit their team. You will be eligible to choose one of our Fleet Program options:
Company Car Program: Ford Escape/Chevrolet Equinox along with insurance and a gas card
Auto Vehicle Reimbursement: allows you to choose what you drive and be reimbursed for business use of your own vehicle
You will receive a $65 monthly stipend for cell phone usage
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans – This position will partner with key decision makers. Leveraging business intelligence data, you will create a selling story to drive the business for your customers and Kellanova.
Drive Results – You will be responsible for delivering on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale) budget, call coverage, and maintaining “perfect shelf” strategy … just to name a few.
Patience Persistence = Profit – It’s time to put your can-do attitude and diverse experience to the test. You ’ ll be a champion for Kellanova by implementing creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks, selling within the grocery landscape.
Nimble Learning – We will invest in you. Owning your career by completing ongoing developmental training throughout the year.
Your Recipe for Success
Significant Sales Experience combined with people management experience
Account Management Experience (i.e., Headquarters, District, Region, or Market level)
Strong understanding of analytics and ability to use multiple sources to build a selling story (i.e., Account Data, Scan Data, POS Data etc.)
Experience communicating complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels, both in writing and verbally
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to drive to multiple locations
High school diploma or equivalent
What’s Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com .
If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together .
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.
We’re on a journey to be the best. You coming?
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .