Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: PA - Philadelphia
Job Code: 10348


Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Our Central Life Sciences business within the Pet Segment is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to cover the vector business in the Northeast. This role is a remote, home office based field sales position. Desirable candidates will most likely be based in/around Philadelphia, PA.

The Central Life Sciences Structural Pest Control and Vector business (Zoëcon Professional Products) is focused on delivering insect management solutions in the professional mosquito control market and the professional structural pest control market. The primary responsibility for this new position is to expand current sales and drive new account revenue for the ZPP business. This will be accomplished through key agents, distributors and end-users in the mosquito control market. The successful candidate will be required to implement sales processes in order to build a solid sales base with total focus on mosquito control.

Please see our web site for additional company information – www.central.com , www.centrallifesciences.com and www.zoecon.com .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement company sales and marketing directives and achieve sales plans
• Develop and maintain account base through strategic sales efforts including customer training and industry trade shows
• Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts for all assigned segments
• Create and execute account specific programs designed to achieve profitable sales volume
• Optimize distribution and account coverage
• Work seamlessly with management team to deliver tactical sales results
• Create and present sales, educational and training program and presentations
• Account Management and Development - Acts as primary Central Life Sciences representative for assigned accounts; takes responsibility for ensuring that account information is complete and current
• Information Management - Gathers or supervises the collection of all relevant industry information, with emphasis on key account information and reports regularly on competitive, regulatory, technical and other developments that affect Central Life Sciences products and services
• Program Execution - Ensures that program information is communicated to assigned customers in accurate and timely manner.
• Industry Involvement - Attends key industry functions, including conventions, seminars and meetings and also maintains active involvement in industry associations, serving on association committees as appropriate

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION

• BS degree required & MS degree preferred (entomology degree preferred; will consider other science related degrees, coupled with relevant work experience).
• 5 - 10 years work experience in the professional mosquito abatement field
• Minimum 5 – 10 years field sales or marketing experience in a B to B environment
• Proven success in meeting or exceedingbudget quotas
• Experience in independently managing large accounts
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal, strong leadership and motivational skills
• Possess persistence and resilience
• Possess the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed oral, written communication, and presentation skills are required
• Possess the ability to generate and foster relationships with customers
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a sales team and able to manage sales representative when needed
• Must be able to travel ~ 60%

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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