Regional Sales Manager responsible for leading CPG sales at Heartland across the Central U.S. region, focusing on retailer engagement and sales agency leadership.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Heartland representative for regional retailer calls and field-level customer relationships
Lead retailer meetings focused on execution, distribution, merchandising, promotions, and issue resolution
Reinforce Heartland’s brand strategies, selling stories, and expectations directly with retail partners
Direct and lead Heartland’s national sales agency partner within the assigned region
Set clear priorities, expectations, and KPIs for agency teams
Ensure strong alignment between Heartland and agency leadership on goals, programs, and execution standards
Drive accountability through regular performance reviews, market visits, and ride-alongs
Own regional execution KPIs including distribution, shelving, pricing, displays, voids, promotional compliance, and resets
Ensure flawless execution of innovation launches, seasonal programs, and national initiatives
Validate in-store performance through store audits, field feedback, and data analysis
Own regional scorecards and dashboards tied to defined KPIs
Analyze execution data and retailer feedback to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Communicate clear, actionable insights and corrective actions to internal stakeholders and agency partners
Act as the field execution liaison between retailers, sales agencies, and internal teams (National Accounts, Marketing, Category Management, Supply Chain)
Provide field input into customer strategies, innovation readiness, and go-to-market planning
Ensure agency and field readiness for new items, resets, and promotional programs
Lead onboarding and ongoing training for agency teams on Heartland’s brands, tools, and priorities
Deliver consistent communication to the field, reinforcing focus and executional discipline
Share best practices and wins across regions
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
7+ years of CPG sales or field sales leadership experience
Proven experience operating in a hybrid direct / sales agency model
Strong capability and confidence leading direct retailer calls and representing the manufacturer
Deep understanding of retail execution, selling fundamentals, and KPI management
Ability to influence, align, and drive results without sole reliance on direct authority
Willingness to travel extensively within assigned region
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