Overview:
The Territory Sales Manager (TSM) is designated as the primary driver for bringing new customers to Harbor Wholesale within their assigned region. Responsibilities are to grow and develop new business sales by securing new customer purchases in their region with merchadnisign responsbilities 1 day per week for a small number of accounts. Harbor Wholesale has a superlative team on the ground for full support and training. This position will sell and service greater Santa Rosa. Candidates must live central to the area.
Compensation:
This position offers a first year comp plan of up to $85K inclusive of a bonus/commission program; mileage/base automotive expense coverage; corporate credit card; and field support in full. Benefits for Harbor Team Members include vacation, sick time, personal holiday, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match and some great Harbor perks.
Responsibilities:
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURESOverall performance versus goals and objectives within the assigned territory Identify and convert top retailers within assigned region Develop strong relationships with key and chain customersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEffective and proven negotiation skills are a must. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings. TSM must be a team player, with an ability to solve complex problems working with a team of peers at Harbor Wholesale. Work requires travel, primarily in assigned region with roughly 20% overnight travel. The position requires the ability to conduct business while on the road using mobile technology. Knowledge and sales experience within the convenience store industry highly preferred. Knowledge of Territory. Must live centrally located within territory.
Qualifications:
2-4 years field sales/outside sales in a high volume customer-centric environment; priority will be given to foodservice/convenience/DSD/Advanced Merchandising. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Exceptional follow-through and past experience in a multi-department, large company highly preferred. Some college or higher education highly preferred.
