Sales Manager

About the role

Join our team at Mennel Milling, a company with a rich history dating back to 1886. We're dedicated to providing high-quality flour products and fostering strong, long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate internal and external activities related to the sales and marketing of flour products.
• Serve as a key liaison between customers and internal teams while driving growth and ensuring exceptional service.
• Manage customer relationships, including pricing, contract negotiation, and account development.
• Prospect and develop new business opportunities to expand the customer base.
• Maintain sales volume, product mix, and pricing by monitoring market trends, supply and demand, and competitors.
• Build strong, long-term customer partnerships by understanding customer needs and business objectives.
• Travel to customer locations and industry events to promote products and strengthen relationships.
• Support development and execution of strategic sales plans to meet growth objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, transportation, and co-product sales.
• Act as a liaison between sales and internal departments to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain sales reports, customer data, and performance tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of sales and customer service experience.
• A degree in Business or a related field is preferred, but equivalent industry experience is considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of milling, food production, or manufacturing is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A strong customer focus with the ability to manage complex account needs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of milling, food production, or manufacturing preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A strong customer focus with the ability to manage complex account needs.

Skills

• Customer-focused sales professional.
• Results-oriented professional with strong industry knowledge.
• Skilled communicator who understands both the technical and commercial sides of the business.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively across teams.
• Effective problem solver with the ability to manage complex account needs.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

Full-Time, 8am - 5pm