Job Description

Territory Sales Manager - Food Processing Equipment

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Home-Based (U.S.) | Full-Time | Travel 50

| Sheldon, IA Hub

| Salaried Base + Commission

| Individual Contributor

Rome Grinding Solutions is hiring a driven, self-directed Territory Sales Manager to own and grow a territory selling industrial food processing equipment. This role is for someone who likes building relationships, opening doors, and following through. You will be supported by responsive quoting, technical expertise, and a team that takes pride in delivering on commitments.


If you're motivated by goals, enjoy being in front of customers, and want uncapped commission tied to your results, this role can offer strong long-term earning potential.

The Role

New Business Growth (about 50%): Identify and pursue processors in protein and prepared foods. Build pipeline through outreach, referrals, trade shows, and on-site visits. Existing Account Management (about 50%): Strengthen relationships, stay close to the plant, and help customers solve problems. Full Sales Cycle Ownership: From first conversation to plant walk-through to proposal and close, you lead the process and keep CRM notes accurate and current. Travel: Approximately 50% travel, including plant visits and occasional trade shows, plus periodic time in Sheldon for training and coordination.

Support You Can Count On

Fast quoting and responsive technical backup Field service support that helps you keep commitments Solid tools (CRM, laptop, phone) and travel reimbursement Weekly pay and clear commission tracking

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary + uncapped commission (earnings tied to performance and revenue collected) Paid on paid revenue Benefits include: + Employer-paid medical, dental, vision (employee)
+ Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
+ Simple IRA with match
+ Paid time off & holiday pay
+ Weekly pay
+ Gear reimbursement
+ EAP access

What It Takes

3+ years of B2B sales experience (capital equipment in food processing is a plus) + or a technical/service background with demonstrated sales success
Comfort working with plant leaders, engineering, QA, and procurement Consistent prospecting habits, strong follow-through, and organized pipeline management CRM discipline and clear communication Valid driver's license and readiness for ~50% travel

Preferred

Experience in protein or prepared food manufacturing Comfortable with longer sales cycles and multiple decision-makers Familiar with plant environments and respectful of safety and sanitation protocols

Rome Grinding Solutions is a U.S.-based OEM known for durable, high-performance grinding equipment and long-term customer relationships. If you want a role where your effort, discipline, and customer impact directly drive your results and earnings, we'd like to talk.