Regional Sales Manager - Central

Walker Lovell; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing ingredient solutions company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead sales growth across the Central United States. This role involves managing strategic accounts in food, beverage, and nutraceutical markets while collaborating with internal teams to provide customized ingredient solutions. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in B2B sales and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Full benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in ingredients or nutraceuticals.
• Proven record in territory management and revenue generation.
• Strong understanding of ingredient applications in relevant sectors.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial growth across the Central U.S.
• Develop relationships with customers in food and beverage sectors.
• Track sales activity and competitive market trends.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

This is a high-impact commercial role with a fast-growing company specializing in functional and value-added ingredients. As Regional Sales Manager, you’ll lead sales growth across the Central United States, managing strategic accounts and generating new business across food, beverage, nutrition, and nutraceutical markets. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customized ingredient solutions that align with the evolving needs of quality-driven customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial growth of functional, nutritional, and specialty ingredients across the Central U.S.


• Develop and expand relationships with customers in food, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors


• Identify new opportunities and introduce targeted ingredient solutions that meet performance, regulatory, and application requirements


• Partner with internal teams in R&D, technical services, and operations to ensure solution alignment and customer success


• Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and client meetings


• Track and report on sales activity, market trends, and competitive developments

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in ingredients, nutraceuticals, or nutrition-related sectors


• Demonstrated success in territory management, revenue generation, and account development


• Strong understanding of ingredient applications in food, beverage, or nutraceutical products


• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills


• Independent, self-motivated, and comfortable working remotely with regular travel (approx. 40–50%)

Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure


• Full benefits package, including medical and retirement plans


• Opportunity to represent a trusted name in the ingredients and nutraceutical industry


• High-visibility, growth-focused role within a collaborative commercial team