Sales Manager

Sales Manager | Join Our Team!

Location: Remote or Fostoria, Ohio (Corporate Office)
Schedule: Full-Time, 8am - 5pm

Flip Your Career with Mennel!

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best to our people. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and are committed to delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you’re a customer-focused sales professional who thrives on building relationships and growing business, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Who You Are

The ideal Sales Manager is a relationship-driven, results-oriented professional with strong industry knowledge and a passion for customer success. You are a skilled communicator who understands both the technical and commercial sides of the business and can collaborate effectively across teams to deliver value to customers.

What You’ll Do

As a Sales Manager, you will manage and coordinate internal and external activities related to the sales and marketing of flour products. You’ll serve as a key liaison between customers and internal teams while driving growth and ensuring exceptional service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing customer relationships, including pricing, contract negotiation, and account development
• Prospecting and developing new business opportunities to expand the customer base
• Maintaining sales volume, product mix, and pricing by monitoring market trends, supply and demand, and competitors
• Building strong, long-term customer partnerships by understanding customer needs and business objectives
• Traveling to customer locations and industry events to promote products and strengthen relationships
• Supporting development and execution of strategic sales plans to meet growth objectives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including operations, transportation, and co-product sales
• Acting as a liaison between sales and internal departments to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction
• Preparing and maintaining sales reports, customer data, and performance tracking
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and team collaboration
• Performing other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree in Business or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered
• Minimum of 5 years of sales and customer service experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of milling, food production, or manufacturing preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong customer focus with the ability to manage complex account needs

Why Join Mennel?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help Mennel continue its mission of feeding the world while delivering exceptional value and service to our customers.