Market Manager

Market Manager We’re looking for a highly motivated, field-based Market Manager to support the growth of the Purina Feed brand across Farm & Ranch retail partners in the Mid-west Region. This role is focused on in-store execution, product support, and building strong relationships at the store level. You will spend the majority of your time in-market working directly with store teams to improve product placement, increase visibility, and drive sales. The Market Manager independently manages day-to-day market execution decisions within an assigned territory, using store-level insights, sales trends, and business priorities to determine where to focus time, resources, and partner engagement. This is a high-travel role that requires regular overnight stays and a strong ability to work independently in the field. Sales area includes Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Candidates must be located within the sales area. Drive In-Store Execution • Visit retail stores regularly to support merchandising, product placement to elevate overall brand presence • Ensure products are set according to planograms and company standards and make real-time recommendations to improve product placement, shelf presence and promotional execution in alignment with brand and retail standards • Identify opportunities to improve shelf space, visibility, and performance Drive Engagement and Influence Store Teams • Drive engagement with store associates and leaders around products and selling approach • Determine store-level execution priorities based on sales performance, merchandising gaps, product availability, and growth opportunities. • Build relationships that increase product knowledge and confidence at the store level Partner with Retail Leadership • Serve as the primary field contact for assigned stores, independently assessing needs and recommending actions to Retail Operations Managers and retail leaders • Coordinate with Retail Operations Manager (ROMs) to support new store openings, product launches, and ongoing training needs • Identify execution barriers, determine appropriate next steps, and escalate issues or opportunities that require cross-functional support. • Support the introduction and expansion of new products in stores and provide recommendations where gaps might exist. Support Retail Growth and Expansion • Support an expanding retail footprint, including new store locations and increased store coverage needs • Prioritize store coverage and field support across the assigned market based on business opportunity, store performance, new product activity, and retail partner needs. Collaborate and Support Field Initiatives • Partner with internal teams across sales, marketing, and retail operations to ensure consistent execution in-store • Assist with regional events, promotions, and store resets • Participate in retailer meetings and calls as needed What You’ll Bring Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree required • 1 year of experience in retail, sales, or store-level training (CPG or similar industry preferred) • Ability to use sales data, store observations, and partner feedback to make sound territory-level decisions and recommendations. • Experience working directly with retail stores or field-based environments is preferred Travel Requirements • Approximately 80% travel • Expect 3 to 4 overnight stays most weeks Skills and Capabilities • Strong ability to work independently and manage a field-based territory • Effective communicator, comfortable training and presenting to groups • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at the store level • Basic analytical skills with the ability to use sales data to inform decisions • Comfortable working in a hands-on, customer-facing role • Ability to record store visits in salesforce, creating a communication loop Preferred Background • Experience in agriculture, livestock, or feed industry • Familiarity with Farm & Ranch or similar retail environments • Understanding of retail merchandising and store resets • Experience with basic digital tools for communication or training Compensation • This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission. • Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $70,800 - $106,200 • Target bonus is: Ten Thousand • In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. 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