Southeast Sales Manager - Gorilla Mind at Animal Farm Family LLC

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

DSD Sales Experience, Relationship Management, Negotiation Skills, Territory Management, Promotional Strategies, Trade Funding Optimization, Market Analysis, Retail Partnerships, Energy Drink Expertise, Convenience Chain Performance, Distributor Relationships, Volume Growth, Operational Excellence, Business Urgency, Performance Maximization, Travel Capability

Industry

Retail Health and Personal Care Products

Description

Gorilla Mind (gorillamind.com [https://gorillamind.com]) is a fast-growing Energy Drinks and Supplements brand in the fitness and health space. We develop and sell pre-workouts, proteins, nootropics, energy drinks, and other lifestyle products designed to help people maximize their mental and physical performance. Gorilla Mind is seeking a Southeast Regional Sales Manager to accelerate retail expansion and optimize DSD network performance across the Midwest. This role will drive growth by strengthening existing partnerships and forging new strategic relationships to capitalize on our rapid momentum. Key Responsibilities: * Accelerate Southeast regional retail expansion and drive business urgency * Maximize performance from existing DSD network relationships and push for expanded distribution * Drive faster execution with current retail partnerships and secure new chain opportunities * Create urgency with key account relationships to accelerate volume growth * Push existing distributors and chains to maximize velocity and shelf presence * Identify and pressure underperforming territories for immediate improvement * Drive aggressive promotional strategies and optimize trade funding effectiveness * Ensure operational excellence while pushing for accelerated growth timelines * Build competitive pressure and market urgency to drive immediate results Required Qualifications: * 5-10 years proven DSD sales experience in beverage/energy drink category * Established relationships with Southeast regional buyers and distributors * Track record of accelerating underperforming territories and partnerships * Strong negotiation skills with ability to create business urgency * Experience driving immediate results through existing relationships * Ability to travel 75% within territory and maintain high activity levels * Bachelor's degree preferred Preferred Experience: * Energy drink category expertise with proven acceleration results * Experience maximizing performance from convenience chains and regional grocers * Knowledge of Core-Mark, McLane, or regional DSD networks * Proven ability to turn potential into immediate business results Compensation The base salary range for this position is $95,000 -130,000 per year, depending on experience. The total compensation package may include performance bonuses, commissions, benefits, and other applicable incentives. At Gorilla Mind, we strive to provide competitive and equitable compensation. Actual pay is determined by several factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. BENEFITS * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Performance bonuses * 10 Paid Holidays * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Options * Maternity & Paternity Leave * Employee Discounts

Responsibilities

The Southeast Regional Sales Manager will accelerate retail expansion and optimize DSD network performance across the Southeast. This role involves driving growth through strengthening partnerships and forging new strategic relationships.