at Central Garden and Pet in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Our Central Life Sciences business unit Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT and CENTA), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Our Central Life Sciences Zoecon Professional Products team is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to cover the mosquito control business in the Great Lakes area. This is a remote, home-office based field sales position. Desirable candidates will most likely be based in/around the Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, or Indianapolis, IN areas with easy access to a metro airport.
The Central Life Sciences Structural Pest Control and Vector business (Zoëcon Professional Products) is focused on delivering insect management solutions in the professional mosquito control market and the professional structural pest control market. The primary responsibility for this position is to expand current sales and drive new account revenue for the ZPP business. This will be accomplished through key agents, distributors and end-users in the mosquito control market. The successful candidate will be required to implement sales processes in order to build a solid sales base with total focus on mosquito control.
Please see our web site for additional company information – www.central.com, www.centrallifesciences.com and www.zoecon.com.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement company sales and marketing directives and achieve sales plans
Develop and maintain account base through strategic sales efforts including customer training and industry trade shows
Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts for all assigned segments
Create and execute account specific programs designed to achieve profitable sales volume
Optimize distribution and account coverage
Work seamlessly with management team to deliver tactical sales results
Create and present sales, educational and training program and presentations
Account Management and Development - Acts as primary Central Life Sciences representative for assigned accounts; takes responsibility for ensuring that account information is complete and current
Information Management - Gathers or supervises the collection of all relevant industry information, with emphasis on key account information and reports regularly on competitive, regulatory, technical and other developments that affect Central Life Sciences products and services
Program Execution - Ensures that program information is communicated to assigned customers in accurate and timely manner.
Industry Involvement - Attends key industry functions, including conventions, seminars and meetings and also maintains active involvement in industry associations, serving on association committees as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven success in meeting or exceeding budget quotas
Experience in independently managing large accounts
Strong organizational and time management skills
Good interpersonal, strong leadership and motivational skills
Possess persistence and resilience
Possess the ability to deal with ambiguity
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Well developed oral, written communication, and presentation skills are required
Possess the ability to generate and foster relationships with customers
Ability to work independently as well as part of a sales team and able to manage sales representative when needed
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
BS degree required & MS degree preferred (entomology degree preferred; will consider other science related degrees, coupled with relevant work experience)
5 - 10 years work experience in the professional mosquito abatement field
Minimum 5 – 10 years field sales or marketing experience in a B to B environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Overnight travel 70% + frequent car and airline travel; hotel sleep accommodations.
Frequent contact with key product distributors customers and branch locations.
Attendance at National and State trade meetings; presentations for product training and educations to distributor, dealer and end use municipalities
Home office conditions when not traveling in the field. Variation in work hours is necessary due to employee and customer schedules, special projects, deadlines, and other business activities
POSITION INFORMATION
This position pays $90,000 - $110,000 annually (based on experience and location) and a business travel mileage reimbursement program. This role is also eligible for a sales incentive bonus based on plan parameters and achievement of sales goals.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid parental leave
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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