Market Manager

Market Manager
We're looking for a highly motivated, field-based Market Manager to support the growth of the Purina Feed brand across Farm & Ranch retail partners in the Mid-west Region.

This role is focused on in-store execution, product support, and building strong relationships at the store level.

You will spend the majority of your time in-market working directly with store teams to improve product placement, increase visibility, and drive sales.

The Market Manager independently manages day-to-day market execution decisions within an assigned territory, using store-level insights, sales trends, and business priorities to determine where to focus time, resources, and partner engagement.

This is a high-travel role that requires regular overnight stays and a strong ability to work independently in the field.

Sales area includes Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Candidates must be located within the sales area.

Drive In-Store Execution


* Visit retail stores regularly to support merchandising, product placement to elevate overall brand presence


* Ensure products are set according to planograms and company standards and make real-time recommendations to improve product placement, shelf presence and promotional execution in alignment with brand and retail standards


* Identify opportunities to improve shelf space, visibility, and performance

Drive Engagement and Influence Store Teams


* Drive engagement with store associates and leaders around products and selling approach


* Determine store-level execution priorities based on sales performance, merchandising gaps, product availability, and growth opportunities.



* Build relationships that increase product knowledge and confidence at the store level

Partner with Retail Leadership


* Serve as the primary field contact for assigned stores, independently assessing needs and recommending actions to Retail Operations Managers and retail leaders


* Coordinate with Retail Operations Manager (ROMs) to support new store openings, product launches, and ongoing training needs


* Identify execution barriers, determine appropriate next steps, and escalate issues or opportunities that require cross-functional support.


* Support the introduction and expansion of new products in stores and provide recommendations where gaps might exist.

Support Retail Growth and Expansion


* Support an expanding retail footprint, including new store locations and increased store coverage needs


* Prioritize store coverage and field support across the assigned market based on business opportunity, store performance, new product activity, and retail partner needs.

Collaborate and Support Field Initiatives


* Partner with internal teams across sales, marketing, and retail operations to ensure consistent execution in-store


* Assist with regional events, promotions, and store resets


* Participate in retailer meetings and calls as needed

What You'll Bring

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