Territory Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Build and nurture relationships with over 60 grocery retail partners within a designated territory spanning more than 100 miles.

• Identify optimal in-store placements for Wonderful brand products by creating and relocating displays.

• Rotate and stock products authorized by the company during visits to grocery stores.

• Ensure schematic compliance while re-merchandising for grand openings and remodels as requested by retailers.

• Cultivate connections with retailer staff and supervisors to enhance account penetration.

• Sell, upsell, and sustain retail distribution of authorized products across the assigned stores.

• Document data-gathering objectives using company-provided handheld devices.

• Implement, sustain, and oversee company marketing initiatives and programs, including point-of-sale and coupon/tie-in programs.

• Provide daily chain-specific information and communication.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in retail sales promoting grocery products, ideally within the food and beverage sector.

• Capability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers.

• Ability to offer persuasive arguments to store management for product display and purchase in comparison to competitors.

• Previous experience managing a large store territory and understanding daily drive time logistics.

• Strong skills in selling, negotiation, and building partnerships.

• Detail-oriented, goal-driven, and adept at problem-solving while working independently.

• Effective interpersonal skills and time management abilities.

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Clean driving record; a background check will be conducted.

• Capability to lift 50 lbs.

• Availability to work early mornings, starting at 7 am.

• Willingness to travel to Los Angeles, CA, 3–4 times a year as allowed by the company.

• Must reside within established territory boundaries.

• Ability to manage minimal overnight travel depending on territory requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company car.

• Gas card.

• Maintenance card.

• Provision of technology equipment and support.

• Medical coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401k plan with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community groups.

• Cash rewards for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursements.

• Access to a library of on-demand fitness videos.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility options across various brands and business units.

• Resources for Learning and Organizational Development.

• People Manager and leadership training.

• Webinars and eLearning courses available.

• Company-wide mentorship program.

• Continuous improvement training.

• Funding for up to three charities through Wonderful Giving.

• Participation in Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.