Sales Manager - Animal Genetics

A global provider of advanced livestock genetic and solutions is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow a high-value Southwest territory. This role combines field leadership with strategic sales execution and oversees a multi-state team supporting a well-established customer base and strong existing revenue stream. This is an ideal opportunity for a sales leader who thrives in a player-coach environment and enjoys developing people while driving regional performance.

Lead, coach, and develop a regional team of 4-5 sales and field specialists
Build strong relationships with key producers and strategic accounts
Identify priority customer segments and new business opportunities
Execute regional sales and marketing strategies aligned with company goals
Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
Strengthen regional brand presence and customer engagement
Participate in national sales meetings and leadership planning sessions
Support complex deals and major account development
5-7+ years of proven success in a quota-driven sales environment
Sales leadership or team management experience preferred
Background in agriculture, animal genetics, animal feed, animal health, dairy, or related sectors required
Bachelor's degree preferred (Animal Science, Agricultural Science, or similar is a plus)
Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence a distributed field team
Strategic thinker with solid territory planning skills
Willingness to travel approximately 50% within the region
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Cell phone reimbursement
Home internet reimbursement
Performance based bonuses
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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