Mars Inc.

Mars Inc.

Regional Distributor Manager, U.S.

USA-Colorado-Boulder · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 5 days ago
SalesBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeFood Safety

About the role

  • Job Description: Champion Petfoods is expanding!

Responsibilities

  • Own sales, distribution, and execution result across assigned distributor partners and territories.
  • Develop and execute Joint Business Plans with distributor partners aligned to national sales objectives and growth strategies.
  • Influence, coach, and develop Distributor Sales Representatives (DSRs) to improve execution and sales effectiveness.
  • Support distributor teams in developing retailer-specific growth strategies and action plans.
  • Build trusted relationships that position Champion as a strategic partner.
  • Maintain accurate regional forecasts and provide timely updates on risks and opportunities.
  • Manage trade investments and promotional spending to maximize ROI and profitability.
  • Deliver insights regarding competitive activity, consumer trends, market dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive sales experience within the pet industry, consumer packaged goods, or a related distribution-driven environment.
  • Ability to analyze market data and translate insights into actionable growth strategies.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and sales reporting tools.
  • Ability to travel approximately 40-50% within assigned geography.

Nice to have

  • Champion Petfoods is expanding!
  • Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years.
  • We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.
  • Here's the Scoop - Summary
  • The Regional Distributor Manager translates national sales strategy into regional execution plans, ensuring distributors and their sales organizations are aligned to Champion's priorities and growth objectives.

Compensation

  • Salary range from USD$115,000 to USD$158,000, 401k with Company, and donation matching.
  • Hold distributors accountable to annual sales targets, distribution objectives, promotional programs, and strategic growth priorities.
  • Lead annual planning, forecasting, and business review processes with assigned distributors.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
  • Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.
  • The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.
  • Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
  • Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
  • Regularly evaluate distributor effectiveness, market coverage, resource allocation, and return on investment.
  • Deliver sales training, product education, and business development support to distributor sales organizations.

Company info

  • Partner with key regional and independent retail customers to support growth, distribution expansion, and customer satisfaction.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Mars Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.