Regional Sales Manager, CLS Livestock Feed Additives/Farm & Ranch

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionCentral Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets.

Our Central Life Sciences Agricultural Products Division is focused on delivering insect management solutions for challenging pests in livestock, grain storage and processing, horticulture, turf, along with ant control in food crops.

We have an outstanding opportunity available for a Regional Sales Manager on our livestock feed additives team. The successful individual will be responsible for sales and account management along with leading market planning and product adoption in their assigned area.

This role is a remote, home-office based field sales position.

Desirable candidates will most likely reside in the Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas and Western Nebraska geography. We need organized individuals who can follow through on key business opportunities for insect management solutions to the livestock industry. The regional manager will implement successful business development plans in concert with corporate objectives, supporting key accounts, reporting on market and competition, as well as developing a full market assessment for our product portfolio in assigned areas. The regional manager represents Central Life Sciences at key industry associations, trade shows, dealer and producer meetings and in various industry seminars. More product information can be found at or  Please see our corporate web site for additional company information; all interested applicants must apply online at our “careers” page –  KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWork with sales director and business management to achieve target market development and sales targets in assigned area for feed additive cattle products.Report market conditions and competitive environment to the management team.Develop market adoption strategies/tactics that are in alignment with Central Life Sciences vision/mission/objectives for cattle feed additive products in assigned area and/or accounts.Partner with key accounts in developing market adoption strategies that enable highest market share adoption in shortest amount of time.Implement account and regional business plans that achieve sales objectives.Manage company resources for highest ROFE (return on funds expended): expenses, marketing funds, advertising guidance, company equipment, etc.Complete administrative and reporting responsibilities as requested.Quarterly reviews Market and Key Account Business Plans and modifies to achieve best results.Report monthly on variance against budgets volumes/expenses and sales activities.Actively participate in key industry associates, trade shows, seminars, and meetings.Provide director of sales and business manager with continual marketplace feedback, product management suggestions, product sales forecasts, and key business opportunities.Partner with regulatory and technical development teams to assure most effective customer solutions for product sales.

Assists in product development as it relates to customers and marketplace.QUALIFICATIONSProven track record of achieving successful sales results

Excellent presentation skillsStrong field-based marketing and business planning skillsCore background in sciences: chemistry, biology, nutrition and entomology High energy and enthusiasm for market development and business growthAbility to thrive in fast paced work environmentAttendance at National and State Trade meetings; presentations for product training and producer meetingsMINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONBS/BA degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Ag Economics, Ag Education, Entomology, or other related scientific degree.8+ years sales experience in Life Sciences Industry; preferably in feed, Agrichemicals, farm & ranch, livestock.WORKING CONDITIONSOvernight travel 70% + frequent car and airline travel; hotel sleep accommodations.Frequent contact with key product distributors customers and branch locations.Attendance at National and State trade meetings; presentations for product training and producer meetings presentations for product training and educations to distributor, dealer and processors.Home office conditions when not traveling in the field. Variation in work hours is necessary due to employee and customer schedules, special projects, deadlines, and other business activities.BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFree Life and Disability InsuranceHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contributionPaid vacation, holidays and sick timeEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to thousands of free online coursesDiscounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)Referral Program with cash bonusAccess to on-demand payPaid parental leaveCentral Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit 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.#LI-CM1