Territory Manager - Sherbrooke, Canada - Concord National LLP
Description
Territory Manager
Cantons de l'Est and surroundings
Concord National, a division of Concord National LLP, is a national broker in the Canadian food industry. We represent local and international clients who manufacture and innovative conventional and natural products for distribution across Canada.
We are currently seeking an experienced
Territory Manager for the
South Shore, Quebec area to support the growth of our business.
The Opportunity
As a
Territory Manager you will be responsible for achieving/exceeding budgeted sales goals for the assigned territory. This is accomplished through effective communication, in-person appointments and constant follow-up with both existing and prospective customers. You are expected to work away from the office 60% of the time.
Our Corporate Values
- Passion
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- Initiative
Primary Duties:
- Manage the assigned retail territory, selling to natural health food, independent grocery accounts and key assigned accounts
- Develop annual business plans, manage trade spend requirements and ensure ROI guidelines are being met or exceeded
- Establish a regular call cycle to meet individual and company established objectives and targets
- Build solid working relationships with decision makers through demonstrated integrity, reliability and consistency
- Problem solve, and deliver solutions at the retail level and provide customized plans that meet the store and company objectives
- Responsible for weekly and monthly processing of administrative tasks including auditing, trade spends activities, new listings and promotional plans
- Accountable for all merchandising duties such as display builds, auditing, couponing, point of sale material etc.
- Negotiate and maximize in store presence and placement for new and existing products, shelf position and display opportunities
- Attend trade shows as required
- Prospect, explore and advise on new account opportunities
- Work with Automated Retail Sales Software Programs as required
- Develop an understanding of the industry and transfer this knowledge to the management of accounts reporting on competitive and industry news
- Be a Concord National ambassador, who exemplifies our culture in all internal and external communications and interactions.
Education and Experience_
- Bachelor's Degree in business, management or marketing
- 2 + years previous or related experience; experience in the CPG industry is considered a strong asset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook etc.)
- Growth oriented
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly organized
- Can work autonomously, as well as on a team
- Amazing relationship building skills
- Strong and proven selling skills
- Build and maintain effective relationships
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Selfmotivated
- Comfortable working with computer software: Automated Retail Sales Programs
- Must be able to work within Canada, have access to a reliable, insured vehicle with a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Travel Requirements:_
- Approximately 75% travel is required for this position.
Physical requirements_**:
- Ability to stand with varied movement for up to 5 hours at a time
- Work in front of laptop or iPad screen for consecutive hours
- Ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Automobile allowance
- Company car
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Application question(s):
- Do have CPG work experience?
Experience:
- sales: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
On the road
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