Protein Sales Leader - Midwest Growth & Strategy

Kemin Industries; Cut Off (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with uncapped bonus opportunities

401(k) match program

Health and wellness support

Job summary

Kemin Industries is seeking a Sales Manager for the Protein team. This role focuses on managing sales and service for meat and protein customers, ensuring strong client relationships and delivering on performance goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in protein industry sales and a background in Food Science. This position requires extensive travel and strong interpersonal skills to succeed.

Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k) match, health support, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in the protein or meat industry.
• Proven experience selling ingredients for the meat industry.
• Experience managing sales projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Achieve consistent growth in sales and gross margin within each assigned account.
• Lead Kemin's business unit expansion and sales growth in the territory.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement marketing plans.

Skills

Sales experience in the protein or meat industry

Technical and commercial presentation skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database development programs

Job description

Kemin Industries is seeking a Sales Manager for the Protein team. This role focuses on managing sales and service for meat and protein customers, ensuring strong client relationships and delivering on performance goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in protein industry sales and a background in Food Science. This position requires extensive travel and strong interpersonal skills to succeed.

Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k) match, health support, and career advancement opportunities.