Territory Sales Manager (Minnesota Region)

About Us 

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.

Before you em-bark on this journey with us, learn more about the opportunity: 

In our mission-driven growth journey to Do Some Good for Animals and the Planet, we're seeking an exceptional Territory Sales Manager to help expand our brand across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. Reporting to the Director of Sales – Central Region, you'll play a crucial role in driving growth, building relationships, and advocating for Open Farm. Past experience in the pet industry and/or as a Territory Sales Manager is a plus!

In this role you will:

• Sales Optimization:
• Sales Target Achievement - Meeting or exceeding sales targets for your assigned territory. This involves developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Forecasting and Planning - Developing sales forecasts and strategies for the territory based on historical data, market trends, and customer insights. This helps in aligning sales activities with overall company goals
• Budget Management - Responsible for managing budgets related to sales activities, including expenses for travel, sales promotions, and customer engagements.




• Customer Focus:
• Develop existing and new client relationships within the territory, to serve as a strategic partner
• Customer Relationship Management - Building and maintaining strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and other key stakeholders in the pet food supply chain. This includes regular store visits and frequent communication to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Product & Brand Training and Support - Providing training and support to distributors and retailers on product features, benefits, and selling techniques. Ensuring that they have the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively promote and sell Open Farm products.
• Problem Solving - Addressing customer issues and resolving complaints promptly and effectively. This requires good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams to find solutions.




• Business Development/Operations:
• New Business Development - Actively seek out new business opportunities by identifying potential customers and partnerships within the territory. This could involve prospecting, cold calling, and networking.
• Promotions and Marketing - Working closely with marketing team to execute promotional campaigns, product launches, and other marketing activities within the territory. This may include organizing events, trade shows, and demonstrations
• Market Analysis and Reporting - Monitoring market & industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to provide insights and recommendations. Regularly reporting sales results, market conditions, and customer feedback to management.
• Compliance and Ethics - Ensuring that all sales and marketing activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standard
• All other duties as assigned.

We’re paw-sitively excited about you because you have:

• Ideal candidate would be a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualifications including but not limited to-
• Ability to develop and execute territory sales strategies to achieve a sales target
• Ability to analyze data to drive strategic plans
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• An outgoing personality with excellent people skills
• Strong ability to relate and effectively build relationships with people
• 3+ years working experience in related field
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Valid driver's license
• Passion for Pets and the Planet
• Proficiency in basic Excel and PowerPoint; experience with sales reporting systems

What we offer you - it's the purr-fect package:

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Competitive 401k with company match 
• Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm 
• Discounted food, apparel and insurance for your furry family members 
• In addition to your PTO, we offer company-wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing 
• Volunteer days to give back to our community 
• Remote work opportunity based in Minnesota.

Our Values 

We Raise the Bar | We Dream Big | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed| We Are One Team

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact [email protected]. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.