Regional Sales Manager in Bridgeport

Job Description

🐾 Regional Sales Manager – Premium Pet Products 🐾
Bring your passion for pets and people to a brand rooted in tradition and poised for growth!

gpac is working with a leading manufacturer of premium pet food, treats, and products, backed by generations of family tradition and a reputation for excellence. This is a company where quality isn't just a standard—it's a legacy.

They’re looking for a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth across key territories by building strong relationships with regional and national retailers and distributors. You'll be the face of a trusted brand in your region—bringing innovative, high-quality pet products to shelves and homes across the country.

If you’re someone who:

• Thrives on building long-term partnerships

• Has a strong track record in sales within the pet or consumer goods industry

• Knows how to grow territory revenue and inspire distributor performance

• Wants to work with a values-driven company that treats you like family...

Join a team where your love for pets meets your drive for results—and make a real impact in a booming industry. Let’s connect today!

 Send your resume directly to katrina.cox@gogpac.com

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing national and regional retailers, as well as distributors in the pet category.
• Serve as the point of contact for key accounts, ensuring their needs are met and sales goals are achieved.
• Leverage trends and data to inform strategy and drive growth within the accounts you manage.
• Travel regularly (daily or weekly) and spend a significant amount of time on the road.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in the pet specialty industry.
• Strong ability to analyze trends and data to support sales strategies.
• Willingness to travel frequently and manage time on the road.
• Unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record (no more than three violations in the past two years and no more than one “at-fault” accident in the past three years).
• Ability to commute to the office daily
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Key Attributes for Success:

• Flexibility – You can quickly adapt to change and handle shifting priorities.
• Team Player – You collaborate easily and contribute to the success of the team.
• Agility – You can juggle multiple tasks and adapt to new challenges.
• Positive Attitude – You embrace all aspects of your role, no task is "beneath" you!

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive salary + bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401k, health insurance, and more!
• A company culture that truly cares about your growth and development, where you’ll feel like you’re making a real difference.

Keywords: key account manager, sales, pet industry, pet specialty, FDM, CPG 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.