Territory Sales Manager

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

📋 Description

• Cultivate and oversee 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 constructing and relocating displays.

• Rotate and stock products authorized by the company during each grocery store visit.

• Uphold schematic integrity while executing re-merchandising projects, including grand openings and store remodels.

• Forge relationships with retailer staff and supervisors to enhance account penetration.

• Promote, up-sell, and ensure retail distribution of authorized products across the assigned stores.

• Precisely document data-gathering objectives utilizing company-provided handheld devices.

• Implement, sustain, and oversee company marketing initiatives and programs.

• Manage POS and coupon/tie-in programs effectively.

• Deliver chain-specific information and communications on a daily basis.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Ability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers.

• Competence in presenting compelling rationales to store management for displaying and purchasing against competitors.

• Previous experience in managing a large store territory and familiarity with daily driving schedules.

• Exceptional selling, negotiation, and partnership-building capabilities.

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

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Availability to work early mornings with a start time of 7 am.

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

• Reside within the designated territory boundaries; minimal overnight travel may be necessary depending on the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company vehicle.

• Gas card.

• Maintenance card.

• Technology equipment and support.

• Work schedule from Monday to Friday.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Vision and dental plans.

• 401(k) plan with match eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community engagement groups.

• Cash incentives for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursement options.

• Access to on-demand fitness videos.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility across various brands and business units.

• Resources for learning and professional development.

• Training for People Managers and leadership roles.

• Webinars and online learning courses.

• Mentorship programs available company-wide.

• Continuous improvement training initiatives.

• Charitable funds provided by Wonderful Giving.

• Community service projects through the Wonderful Neighbor group.