Market Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the growth of the Purina Feed brand among Farm & Ranch retail partners in the Pacific Northwest.

• Regularly visit retail locations to support merchandising efforts and product positioning.

• Ensure compliance with planograms and company standards for product display.

• Provide recommendations to enhance product placement, shelf visibility, and promotional activities.

• Identify opportunities to optimize shelf space, visibility, and overall performance.

• Engage with store associates and management to discuss products and selling strategies.

• Determine store-level execution priorities based on sales performance, merchandising gaps, product availability, and growth potential.

• Build product knowledge and confidence at the store level.

• Act as the primary field contact for designated stores.

• Evaluate store needs and advise Retail Operations Managers and retail leaders on necessary actions.

• Coordinate support for new store openings, product launches, and training initiatives.

• Identify execution challenges, determine next steps, and escalate issues that require cross-functional collaboration.

• Facilitate the introduction and expansion of new products.

• Aid in expanding the retail footprint while prioritizing store coverage and field support.

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and retail operations teams.

• Assist in regional events, promotions, and store resets.

• Participate in retailer meetings and calls as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail, sales, or store-level training.

• Capability to utilize sales data, store observations, and partner feedback for territory-level decision-making and recommendations.

• Preferred experience working directly with retail stores or in field-based settings.

• Willingness to travel approximately 80% of the time.

• Expect 3 to 4 overnight stays most weeks.

• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based territory.

• Strong communication skills and comfort in training and presenting to groups.

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

• Basic analytical skills and proficiency in using sales data.

• Comfort in a hands-on, customer-facing role.

• Ability to document store visits in Salesforce.

• Preferred experience in agriculture, livestock, or the feed industry.

• Familiarity with Farm & Ranch or similar retail environments is advantageous.

• Understanding of retail merchandising and store resets.

• Experience with basic digital tools for communication or training purposes.

• Candidates must reside within the sales area (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Life and disability insurance.

• Education assistance.

• 401(k).

• Well-being resources.

• Holiday pay (for most part-time employees).

• Employee development programs (for most part-time employees).