Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

As an Area Sales Manager (ASM) in our San Antonio area, you will lead a high performing team driving overall sales and achieving sales metrics for the Area Team and the Central Region Grocery Team. The ASM is responsible for developing, coaching and teaching a team of Retail Sales Leads (RSL). This will include 100 days per year (25 days per quarter) in the field working directly with the RSL and our customers. This role requires 60% travel. The ideal candidate will live in the area geography - key city is San Antonio, TX.

Retail Role Details:

• This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus opportunity
• You will be eligible to choose one of our Fleet Program options:
• Company Car with insurance and a gas card
• Auto Vehicle Reimbursement: allows you to choose what you drive and be reimbursed for business use of your own vehicle
• You will receive a monthly stipend for cell phone usage

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Drive Results – Coach and develop your team to achieve key metrics. These metrics encompass the POS (Point of Sale) budget, call coverage, and maintaining a "perfect shelf" strategy.
• Selling, Negotiating, and Executing Business Plans – Collaborate with decision makers. Utilizing business intelligence data, you'll craft a compelling selling narrative to drive business growth for both your customers and Kellanova.
• Leverage Data - Use analytics to track KPI's, achieve goals and identify areas for improvement.
• Communication - Present business reviews to senior level leadership to showcase team performance.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Significant sales experience combined with people leadership experience, ideally in the Consumer Product Goods industry
• Account management experience (i.e., headquarters, district, region, or market level)
• Strong understanding of analytics and ability to use multiple sources to build a selling story (i.e., account data, scan data, POS data etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to drive to multiple locations
• High school diploma or equivalent

This is a driving role which requires the use of a personal vehicle. To meet the requirements of the role, your driving record needs to be clear of any significant charges over the last 36 months and cannot have more than 2 moving violations over the last 36 months.

What's Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our here website.