Ruminant Sales Manager

Midwest, USA Our client is a leading name in the animal nutrition industry and is seeking a Ruminant Sales Manager to drive national growth and performance across the United States. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll take full ownership of the commercial strategy, team development, and financial performance of the ruminant division.

What You'll Be Doing Manage the full P&L for the ruminant business across the U.S. and ensure financial targets are achieved Lead and develop a team of account managers by fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement Set annual budgets and sales goals, and deliver results through territory planning, forecasting, and structured performance tracking Conduct monthly sales reviews and quarterly business meetings to assess progress and adjust strategy where needed Build individual development plans to strengthen your team's sales effectiveness and technical expertise Ensure consistent use of CRM tools and sales reporting systems to manage the pipeline and track account activity Maintain strong relationships with key distributors and accounts while driving product growth and customer retention Partner with internal teams including marketing, operations, finance, and technical services to align efforts and support execution Represent the business at major trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings Gather market insights and customer feedback to inform business priorities and support innovation About You Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Science, or a closely related field At least five years of sales or marketing experience within agriculture or animal health, including leadership responsibilities Strong track record of managing team performance and delivering against financial goals, with experience owning a P&L Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on coaching, feedback, and cross-functional collaboration Proficient in CRM platforms and reporting tools Open to regular travel across the United States Compensation & Benefits Company vehicle + phone reimbursement Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability coverage 401(k) program with employer match Paid time off and additional wellness benefits