Overview
Sales Representative – U.S. Dog Treat Sales (salary + commission based) Jobs in Remote at Carolina Prime Pet Inc.
Commission-Based | Salary +Commission | Nationwide
Company Description
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. is a U.S. dog treat manufacturer and distributor dedicated to developing high-quality, innovative pet treat products. We focus on providing exceptional value through premium products, dependable service, and strong long-term relationships with our customers.
Our products are designed to give retailers, distributors, and pet owners confidence in the quality of the treats they sell and purchase. Carolina Prime Pet values product integrity, customer trust, responsive service, and lasting partnerships throughout the pet industry.
Role Description
Carolina Prime Pet is seeking an experienced, motivated Independent Sales Representative to expand sales of our dog treat products throughout the United States.
This is a commission-based sales opportunity offering salary + commission on eligible sales, with a focus on developing new business and growing relationships with retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and other pet-industry customers nationwide.
The ideal candidate has existing relationships within the pet industry, consumer packaged goods, retail, distribution, or related channels and is comfortable independently developing and managing a national sales pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect, and develop new dog treat customers throughout the United States.
- Build relationships with pet retailers, distributors, wholesalers, regional chains, independent retailers, and other qualified accounts.
- Present Carolina Prime Pet products and communicate their features, quality, value, and competitive advantages.
- Develop new accounts and expand sales opportunities within existing customer relationships.
- Conduct sales presentations and product discussions with buyers and decision-makers.
- Negotiate sales opportunities within established company pricing, margin, and account guidelines.
- Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with prospective and existing customers.
- Develop and manage a sales pipeline and provide accurate updates on opportunities, expected orders, and customer needs.
- Collaborate with Carolina Prime Pet’s operations, product, and management teams to ensure customer expectations and product requirements are properly communicated.
- Monitor market activity, competitive products, pricing trends, and customer feedback.
- Represent Carolina Prime Pet professionally at customer meetings, industry events, trade shows, and other sales opportunities as appropriate.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service and help develop long-term, profitable customer relationships.
Compensation
This is a salary + commission-based sales position with a 5% commission on eligible sales.
The position is designed for a sales professional who wants the opportunity to develop business on a nationwide basis, with earning potential tied directly to sales performance.
Specific commission terms, including eligible accounts, calculation of commissionable sales, payment timing, returns, credits, cancellations, freight, discounts, and other applicable terms, will be defined in the sales representative agreement.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in sales, account management, business development, or independent sales representation.
- Experience in the pet industry, pet treats, pet food, consumer packaged goods, retail, grocery, or distribution is strongly preferred.
- Existing relationships with pet-product buyers, retailers, distributors, wholesalers, or other relevant industry contacts are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to prospect for new business and independently develop accounts.
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Comfortable presenting products and working directly with buyers and other decision-makers.
- Understanding of retail and distribution channels, pricing, margins, and wholesale sales.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing a nationwide territory with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Ability and willingness to travel for customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events as appropriate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required when supported by relevant industry and sales experience.
Territory
United States – Nationwide
The Sales Representative will have the opportunity to pursue qualified dog treat sales opportunities throughout the U.S., subject to existing accounts, protected accounts, distribution agreements, and other territory or account restrictions established by Carolina Prime Pet.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a well-connected, entrepreneurial sales professional who understands how pet products move from manufacturer to distributor, retailer, and ultimately the consumer. This person knows how to open doors, build credibility with buyers, develop profitable accounts, and turn relationships into sustainable long-term sales.
- Carolina Prime Pet is looking for someone who is excited to represent premium dog treat products and grow the brand’s presence across the United States.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote
Title: Sales Representative – U.S. Dog Treat Sales (salary + commission based)
Company: Carolina Prime Pet Inc.
Location: Remote
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