Territory Sales Manager

The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for maximizing sales of Pet Food Experts’ products within the North Carolina, South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee territory. This position requires daily travel within the territory to make visits to customers. Summary of Essential Functions Develop a thorough understanding of Pet Food Expert’s brands & products, market conditions, and retailer strategies to maximize selling efforts. Achieve Pet Food Experts territory sales objectives by building sustainable, profitable sales growth through successful execution of Vendor Development category/brand strategies and programs with Retailers. Develop and implement business plans for high-value Retailers utilizing data to analyze the business and identify the biggest growth opportunities. Execute Pet Food Experts Vendor Development’s 60-day priorities to optimize selling time and sales growth. Build strong business relationships with key Retailers, Vendor Partners, and community thought leaders in the territory to achieve market share leadership. Work collaboratively with RSM, peers, and Vendor Partners to develop sustainable retailer relationships and sales growth. Position Requirements Clean driving record as verified by MVR (initial and annual review and approval of MVR) Must reside within the sales territory Meetings and business demands during peak times may require work hours outside of normal working hours, including some weekends. Travel required for field coverage, Retailer events, company and training meetings, as well as customer appreciation, trade show, and industry events. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, BA or BS (preferably in business or life sciences). Minimum 3 years of Sales and or Business to Business Sales experience with demonstrated mastery of the job accountabilities. Must reside within territory