Rome Grinding Solutions ยท 5 hours ago
Territory Sales Manager
Sheldon, IA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expRome Grinding Solutions is hiring a driven, self-directed Territory Sales Manager to own and grow a territory selling industrial food processing equipment. This role involves identifying new business opportunities and managing existing accounts, with approximately 50% travel required for plant visits and trade shows.
IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue processors in protein and prepared foods
Build pipeline through outreach, referrals, trade shows, and on-site visits
Strengthen relationships, stay close to the plant, and help customers solve problems
Lead the full sales cycle from first conversation to plant walk-through to proposal and close
Keep CRM notes accurate and current
Travel approximately 50% including plant visits and occasional trade shows
Qualification
Required
3+ years of B2B sales experience (capital equipment in food processing is a plus)
or a technical/service background with demonstrated sales success
Comfort working with plant leaders, engineering, QA, and procurement
Consistent prospecting habits, strong follow-through, and organized pipeline management
CRM discipline and clear communication
Valid driver's license and readiness for ~50% travel
Preferred
Experience in protein or prepared food manufacturing
Comfortable with longer sales cycles and multiple decision-makers
Familiar with plant environments and respectful of safety and sanitation protocols
Benefits
Employer-paid medical, dental, vision (employee)
Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
Simple IRA with match
Paid time off & holiday pay
Weekly pay
Gear reimbursement
EAP access
Company
Rome Grinding Solutions
Rome Grinding Solutions is a manufacturer of grinding equipment, spare parts, and service to the food processing industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kate Rome
Chief Executive Officer
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