Territory Sales Manager - Ann Arbor, MI - R111537

Mars Incorporated - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Ann Arbor, MI

10,001+ employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Territory Sales Manager (TSM) role is an entry-level position within the Mars Wrigley sales organization, responsible for achieving sales KPI objectives in a defined geographic territory. The TSM executes company strategies at the retail level to drive channel and customer growth. This role requires a high degree of integrity and the ability to work independently without direct supervision, with individual performance being highly visible and measured daily.

Responsibilities

• Leverage fact-based selling tools and technology to sell the company's strategic focus areas to Key Decision Makers (KDM).
• Customize and implement advanced selling tools and strategies to achieve orders and sustainable results.
• Sell in contracts to support distribution, shelving, and merchandising objectives, enforcing compliance throughout the year.
• Measure and evaluate specific territory business metrics (KPI's, trends, gaps/opportunities) and provide solutions where gaps exist.
• Partner with 3rd party providers to execute merchandising required after sales initiatives are sold in.
• Prepare materials for in-store and HQ sales presentations using advanced sales tools.
• Leverage data to deliver channel/retailer specific Seasonal sell-thru targets.
• Participate in team conference calls, training, and attend all sales meetings.
• Manage storage facility and product rotation, inventory allocation, and supplies efficiently.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or HS Diploma with equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or drive for long periods, and frequently bend, kneel, and stoop.
• Ability to walk for a minimum of 6 1/2 hours per day.
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely.
• Ability to travel overnight if required.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's degree and significant experience in field sales and territory management.
• 2 years of selling experience.
• Prior Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or retail sales experience.
• Prior selling experience in the convenience, grocery, or Walmart channels.

Benefits

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package.