Territory Sales Manager
pursuitPortland, ME
$125 KAPPLY NOW
Territory Sales Manager
pursuitPortland, ME
3 days ago
Occupations
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelIndustries
Industrial Supplies Merchant WholesalersHazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalOther Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers$125 K
APPLY NOWAbout the role
We have partnered with a leading provider of supply chain, food safety, agricultural, risk management, and consumer research solutions across the food, beverage, ingredient, and CPG industries. They’re looking for a Territory Sales Director to join their Consumer & Sensory Research team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role focused on helping CPG, ingredient, and QSR brands better understand their consumers and bring stronger products to market.
What You'll Do:
- Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through close
- Build and manage a target account list across CPG, food & beverage, ingredient, and QSR companies
- Develop new business and expand existing accounts through larger research projects and cross-selling opportunities
- Partner with research and insights teams to develop customized consumer and sensory research solutions
- Present proposals, negotiate pricing, and work directly with executive stakeholders and procurement teams
- Maintain a strong pipeline and accurately forecast through Salesforce
- Represent Matrix Sciences at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years selling consumer research, sensory research, market research, or insights services to CPG clients
- Strong network within CPG innovation, R&D, consumer insights, or marketing
- Proven hunter with experience generating new business and managing complex sales cycles
- Track record of consistently hitting or exceeding quota
- Comfortable selling consultatively to senior-level decision-makers
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Research, Marketing, or a related field preferred
Compensation:
$125K+ Base | $175K–$200K OTE at PlanThe compensation plan includes 5% commission on the first $1M and 10% thereafter, creating significant upside for a strong hunter.
Highlights: Remote | Chicago metro preferred
Travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events Full medical, dental & vision Generous vacation structure Target start date: November 1stThis is a great opportunity for someone who already understands the CPG ecosystem and consumer research space and wants the autonomy to build a book of business while partnering with a team of experts.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$125 K
Experience level
Senior
Location
Portland, ME
Occupation
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Industry
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Posted
3 days ago
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