Advance your career as an Area Sales Manager, in Portland, OR. Here at Kellanova, we care about and celebrate your success. Reporting to the Senior Region Sales Director, you will be leading a high-performing and collaborative team. Through your direction, leadership, and strategic planning you will assist your team in driving overall sales to deliver budget targets for your Area Team. The ideal candidate will reside in the Portland, OR area but may consider individuals in other remote locations in the Washington State area. This position covers a geography of Redding, CA; Boise, ID; Eugene, Portland, OR; Everett, Gig Harbor, Kent, Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma, WA

At Kellanova, we are passionate about our brands, business, and outstanding food. The culture is fun, flexible and our teams play to win. We are a company that invests your career, and the opportunities are limitless!

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 Program: Ford Escape along 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 $65 monthly stipend for cell phone usage

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans – This position will partner with key decision makers. Leveraging business intelligence data, you will create a selling story to drive the business for your customers and Kellanova.
• Drive Results – You will be responsible for delivering on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale) budget, call coverage, and maintaining “perfect shelf” strategy … just to name a few.
• Patience + Persistence = Profit – It ’ s time to put your can-do attitude and diverse experience to the test. You ’ ll be a champion for Kellanova by implementing creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks, selling within the grocery landscape.
• Excel, PowerPoint, Analytics…Oh My – Showcase your knowledge working with these applications to create a compelling sales story at every store.
• Nimble Learning – We will invest in you. Owning your career by completing ongoing developmental training throughout the year.

Your Recipe for Success

• Significant Sales Experience combined with people management experience
• 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.)
• Experience communicating complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels, both in writing and verbally

• 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

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

About Kellanova

Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s, Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here .

We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

The Finer Print

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 website here .

Ready to Taste the Future of Food?

-Kellanova Recruitment