Job Description

Description :
The Territory Manager will maximize sales through business relationships, technology enhancements, brand loyalty programs and targeted sales processes necessary in changing environments by developing and implementing all sales activities to authorized retailers within an assigned territory.
Territory: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and upper Michigan
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Meet or exceed sales plan, consistently.
• Solicit orders, manage the current distribution and develop new points of distribution within the territory in order to profitably manage the growth of our brands consistent with our values and goals.
• Develop strong relationships with all internal and external customers through effective communication, proactive mindset, flexibility in problem solving, a sense of personal ownership and a passion for excellence in all aspects of your business.
• Proactively solves problems and presents solutions.
• Take initiative for self-improvement.
• Demonstrate organization in all aspects of the job.
• Consistently use an effective sales process (Planning, Listening, Closing).
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.

In addition to the requirements listed below, the following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree or two (2) to four (4) years of experience in an outside sale role or combination of education and experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of outside sales experience to major retailers.
• Demonstrated track record of success in sales.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Advanced level of experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated understanding of customer needs and market segmentation.
• Ability to travel 75% of the time and overnight.

Ability to perform moderate physical labor when required, including the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Behaviors : Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivation : Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Education : Bachelors
Experience : 0 years: One (1) to three (3) years of outside sales experience to major retailers.

Skills Required