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Sabanto

Regional Sales Manager

Ames, IA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Regional Sales Manager - Sabanto, Inc Company Overview Sabanto Inc. is an innovative agricultural ... Remote within the assigned territory (e.g., Southeast, Midwest, Great Plains, or other key ag ...

Sabanto

Regional Sales Manager

Ames, IA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Regional Sales Manager - Sabanto, Inc Company Overview Sabanto Inc. is an innovative agricultural ... Remote within the assigned territory (e.g., Southeast, Midwest, Great Plains, or other key ag ...

Corvel

Regional Account Manager

West Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

$83K - $139K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position can be hybrid or remote. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage regional accounts with at least $1M in annual revenue per account and portfolio exceeding $5M * Drive revenue ...

Discovery Senior Living

Regional Director of Sales

Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

$115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

With three decades of experience, Discovery Senior Living's award-winning management team has ... Open to candidates Remote in the State of IOWA ONLY About the Opportunity If you're looking to grow ...

Archer Daniels Midland

Account Manager - Remote based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ADM Ag Services & Oilseeds This is a ... Execute and support regional Regen Ag programs which may include data management and technology ...

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How does a remote regional manager effectively collaborate with on-site teams across different locations?

A Remote Regional Manager typically leverages various digital communication tools—such as video conferencing, project management software, and instant messaging platforms—to maintain regular and clear contact with on-site teams. Establishing structured meeting schedules and setting clear expectations helps bridge the distance and ensures alignment on regional goals. Additionally, strong focus on relationship-building, transparent reporting, and timely feedback are essential for fostering trust and driving team performance, even when working remotely. Successful managers often visit key sites periodically to strengthen team connections and gain firsthand insights.

What is a remote regional manager?

A Remote Regional Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing business operations, sales, or teams within a specific geographic region, while working remotely rather than from a central office. They coordinate with local staff, develop regional strategies, ensure targets are met, and report on regional performance. This role often involves virtual meetings, digital communication, and occasional travel to the region for site visits. Remote Regional Managers need strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage teams and deliver results from a distance.

What is the difference between Remote Regional Manager vs Remote District Manager?

AspectRemote Regional ManagerRemote District Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, management experienceBachelor's degree, management experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple regions, strategic planningOversees specific districts, operational focus
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in retail, logistics, hospitalityCommon in retail, sales, service industries
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding regional oversight rolesClarifying district-level management

The Remote Regional Manager and Remote District Manager roles both involve overseeing operations, teams, and performance. The key difference lies in scope: the Regional Manager manages multiple districts or a larger geographic area, focusing on strategic planning, while the District Manager handles specific districts with a more operational focus. Both roles require similar credentials and are prevalent in industries like retail and logistics. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right position based on their experience and career goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote regional manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Regional Manager, you need strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM platforms, project management tools, and virtual communication systems is essential for overseeing distributed teams and operations. Exceptional communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are critical soft skills for managing remotely and fostering team cohesion. These skills ensure effective regional oversight, goal achievement, and strong team performance in a remote work environment.
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Region Manager - Central Region

Wells Enterprise

Le Mars, IA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Wells Enterprises rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

179th of 437 rated food and drinks producers

Job description


Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Sales
The Role
The Region Manager is responsible for effectively managing assigned region while overseeing and directing activities of Retail Sales Associates. This person works closely with Business Development Managers, other Sales Operations leaders, Store Managers, and various retail personnel to ensure retail business objectives are met. The Region Manager will supervise roughly 10 Retail Sales Associates, spread out across the Midwest.
What You'll Do
  • Responsible for being a business expert within assigned region, including an understanding of how the region is performing and what is driving performance, aligning with BDMs on key priorities to guide the team, identifying key challenges happening in the field, and being a voice for the region with Corporate Sales Operations leadership and Retail Sales leadership.
  • Establish priorities, performance expectations, and KPI metrics for team members to drive excellence and business results. Ensures execution and support of account initiatives and deploys team resources to focus on key priorities.
  • Provides effective training and development for team members. Schedules regular work-withs in the field with team members to observe, coach and provide on the spot feedback. Facilitates communication with team members through routinely scheduled team calls and individual 1:1s. Addresses any performance related concerns with team members with clear expectations, additional coaching, and holding them accountable.
  • Responsible for efficient and effective management of assigned region through territory routing and sizing. Regularly reviews store classifications and makes necessary changes to ensure call frequency and time spent aligns with stores where we make the greatest impact.
  • Builds and strengthens relationships with BDMs, Sales leadership, and other internal cross functional partners to facilitate information sharing, ensure alignment, and effective execution of key priorities and initiatives.
  • Effectively manages budget for assigned region, including travel, overtime, promotional expenditures, placement spending, damage, POS, etc. with the goal of coming in under budget.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely completion of paperwork and reporting, recaps, time approval, expense reports, etc. for self and team members.

Qualifications
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 4-6 years of Retail Sales experience, 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
  • Must live in the region.
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.
  • Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong ability to supervise; including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance.
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines.

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About Us
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.
Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero's global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people-and their experience-sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.

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