District Sales Manager

<h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Position Overview</span></h2> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The District Sales Manager (DSM) is an individual contributor responsible for driving revenue growth within an assigned territory through dealer development, new product adoption, and increased market share. This role manages a network of dealer partners and commercial contractors, delivering annual revenue targets of approximately $20–$40 million.</span></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Success in this role requires strong execution, relationship management, business acumen, and the ability to translate strategic priorities into measurable field results. The DSM reports to a Sales Manager and plays a critical role in achieving regional and national sales objectives.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <h3 style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Territory Management & Revenue Growth</span></h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own and achieve annual revenue targets within an assigned territory.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and execute territory growth plans aligned with company objectives.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions as needed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline visibility, and performance reporting.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use data and market insights to prioritize opportunities and maximize results.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate territory performance, risks, and growth opportunities to leadership.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dealer Development & Account Management</span></h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage and develop a portfolio of approximately 20–40 dealer accounts.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build strong relationships with dealer principals, sales teams, and key decision-makers.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Improve dealer performance through coaching, training, and business planning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support annual dealer reviews, goal setting, and growth initiatives.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify, recruit, and onboard new dealer partners aligned with territory strategy.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure new dealers are positioned for long-term success through effective onboarding and support.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Growth Initiatives & Product Adoption</span></h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Increase product penetration and share of wallet within existing accounts.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze dealer performance to identify expansion opportunities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive accountability and execution of dealer growth plans.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead the introduction and adoption of new products within the territory.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure dealer teams are trained, equipped, and actively promoting new offerings.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide market and customer feedback to support product development and continuous improvement.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of territory sales, account management, or business development experience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven track record of growing revenue within a multi-million-dollar territory.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with dealer, distributor, or channel partner networks strongly preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong business acumen and ability to work effectively with organizations of varying size and complexity.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently while collaborating across sales, marketing, engineering, and operations teams.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Compensation & Benefits</span></h2> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Expected annual salary for this role will be $XX – $XX, plus eligible for an annual bonus. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Travel Requirements</span></h2> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a remote, field-based position requiring regular travel throughout the assigned territory. Travel will include visits to dealers, commercial contractors, end users, and internal company locations. E</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">xpected travel: 50%–80%. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, and company meetings</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Why Join Grain & Protein Technologies?</span></h2> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.</span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">About Grain & Protein Technologies</span></h2> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of “Feeding the World Better”, Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.</span></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Join us and help build the infrastructure that feeds the world.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno,  Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of “Feeding the World Better”, Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.</p>

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