Sales & Marketing Manager

Cochrane, WI (Must reside within 700 miles)
Overview

La Crosse Milling Company is a trusted leader in premium oat and grain ingredients. We are seeking an energetic, results-driven Sales & Marketing Manager to lead growth initiatives, strengthen customer partnerships, and expand our market presence. This remote-based position offers home-office flexibility with regular travel to customers, trade shows, and occasional visits to headquarters. You will strike a balance between hunting for new business and nurturing our long-standing partnerships. You are not just selling a product; you are providing ingredient solutions to some of the biggest names in the food industry.
Key Responsibilities

Business Development:

Proactively identify and land new accounts to build a robust sales pipeline.
Account Management:

Manage and grow existing customer relationships, collaborating closely with our Cochrane-based

Customer Service team

to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
Pricing Strategy:

Work closely with the Cochrane-based team on contract pricing management, ensuring profitability while remaining competitive in the B2B Oat Ingredients Market.
Marketing & Budgeting:

Lead marketing budget, collaborating with the Cochrane-based team on website design and advertising campaigns and selection and management of industry trade shows.
Market Analysis:

Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activity to inform our sales approach.
Qualifications & Requirements

Experience:

A minimum of

3 years

of proven success in B2B sales, preferably in food ingredients, milling, or other agricultural processing. Experience with commodity-based pricing models and the ability to navigate market volatility to protect company margins while providing customer stability.
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, agribusiness, marketing or a closely related field is preferred.
Travel:

Ability and willingness to travel 30–40% for client visits, trade shows, and occasional trips to our headquarters in Cochrane, WI.
Strategic Thinking:

Demonstrated ability to manage complex contract negotiations and marketing budgets.
Communication:

Strong communication, negotiation, and self-management skills
Self-Starter:

The discipline to manage a remote schedule and hit targets without daily handholding.
Travel & Reimbursement

This position includes paid travel time for business-related travel, along with mileage reimbursement for authorized use of a personal vehicle at the current IRS mileage rate. Travel may include customer visits, business development meetings, networking events, community involvement, training, and other sales and marketing activities. Approved travel-related expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Company policy.
Compensation

Starting Salary:

$70,000+ commensurate with experience
We offer a competitive compensation package and outstanding employee benefits designed to support your health, financial wellness, and work-life balance.
Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
100% employer-paid dental, visions, life, and AD&D insurance
100% employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401K and match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Discretionary bonus opportunities
We pride ourselves as a family-owned cornerstone of rural American Manufacturing supported by a legacy of honor, ethics, and innovation. You will enjoy the autonomy of a remote role backed by the stability of a company that has been a staple in the milling industry for decades.

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