Territory Manager - Victoria/Duncan
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and keen individual to fill the role of a permanent Territory Manager in Vancouver Island covering the territory of Victoria, & Duncan, BC. Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, the Territory Manager will effectively represent Lindt & Sprüngli to the selling banners in a professional manner that promotes the aggressive growth and development of Lindt, Ghirardelli, and Russell Stover products within the mandate of the Lindt & Sprüngli Sales and Marketing plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and build sales opportunities as a result of strong relationship management and understanding of customer needs
- Using all available tools and support groups, effectively manage the flawless execution of Marketing and Sales Plans within the Territory resulting in defined sales objectives (Sales Fundamental Metrics)
- Respond and manage customer services issues during regular coverage
- Provide candid feedback and recommendations on territory issues in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
- Maintain the customer database within the territory by ensuring customer files are completed and updated on a regular basis
- Negotiate or review, within the policies and procedures of the company, key account and head office:
- Retail support programs
- Display and deal allowances
- In-Line (plan-o-gram) and off-shelf positioning for current listings
- New Listings
- Retail Pricing Adherence
- Interpret store level data/POS and leverage this together with category analysis to increase both existing program sales and incremental sales opportunities
- Pro-actively manage market hygiene, pricing, and shelf and display positioning
- Provide communication and feedback to merchandisers as required in order to maximize the effectiveness of merchandising activity in designated retail stores
- Proactively manage all claims pertaining to Lindt & Sprüngli invoices and promotional agreements
- Maintain strong store relationships in order to maintain championing of store level account information and confirmation of programs
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education
- Good computer proficiency (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Proven capacity for relationship building and ability to foster strong working relationships
- A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting product sales and distribution within Consumer Packaged Goods
- Entrepreneurial flair an asset
Rewards Package
In our framework, this role is level 1B.
We offer a competitive rewards package for our employees as well as a growth-oriented work environment. This includes not only the opportunity to sample our premium chocolate products but the following:
- Health and Dental Plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Gym Discount Rates
- Wellness Program
- Chocolate!
Rewards Package
The standard hiring range for this role is $55,000 - $68,000 CAD per annum with a 15% performance-based bonus. The final agreement upon salary may vary based on market location and factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a competitive rewards package for our employees as well as a growth-oriented work environment. This includes not only the opportunity to sample our premium chocolate products but the following:
- Health and Dental Plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Gym Discount Rates
- Wellness Program
- Chocolate!
#FIELDSALES #LI-LINDTCA #LI-AJ1
About Lindt & Sprüngli
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group - premium chocolate for more than 175 years
Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During 175 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate.
The beginnings of Lindt & Sprüngli are in 1845, when father and son for the first time manufactured solid chocolate in their small confectionery Sprüngli & Son, at that time yet a partnership. Since then, the company has gone through many different eras, but the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for making chocolate that drove both the Sprüngli family as well as Rodolphe Lindt, when he invented the first truly melting chocolate and later on sold his business to Sprüngli, are still alive.
Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprüngli are made at 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are distributed by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices, in more than 530 own stores, and also via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.
Territory Manager - Victoria/Duncan
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and keen individual to fill the role of a permanent Territory Manager in Vancouver Island covering the territory of Victoria, & Duncan, BC. Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, the Territory Manager will effectively represent Lindt & Sprüngli to the selling banners in a professional manner that promotes the aggressive growth and development of Lindt, Ghirardelli, and Russell Stover products within the mandate of the Lindt & Sprüngli Sales and Marketing plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and build sales opportunities as a result of strong relationship management and understanding of customer needs
- Using all available tools and support groups, effectively manage the flawless execution of Marketing and Sales Plans within the Territory resulting in defined sales objectives (Sales Fundamental Metrics)
- Respond and manage customer services issues during regular coverage
- Provide candid feedback and recommendations on territory issues in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
- Maintain the customer database within the territory by ensuring customer files are completed and updated on a regular basis
- Negotiate or review, within the policies and procedures of the company, key account and head office:
- Retail support programs
- Display and deal allowances
- In-Line (plan-o-gram) and off-shelf positioning for current listings
- New Listings
- Retail Pricing Adherence
- Interpret store level data/POS and leverage this together with category analysis to increase both existing program sales and incremental sales opportunities
- Pro-actively manage market hygiene, pricing, and shelf and display positioning
- Provide communication and feedback to merchandisers as required in order to maximize the effectiveness of merchandising activity in designated retail stores
- Proactively manage all claims pertaining to Lindt & Sprüngli invoices and promotional agreements
- Maintain strong store relationships in order to maintain championing of store level account information and confirmation of programs
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education
- Good computer proficiency (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Proven capacity for relationship building and ability to foster strong working relationships
- A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting product sales and distribution within Consumer Packaged Goods
- Entrepreneurial flair an asset
Rewards Package
In our framework, this role is level 1B.
We offer a competitive rewards package for our employees as well as a growth-oriented work environment. This includes not only the opportunity to sample our premium chocolate products but the following:
- Health and Dental Plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Gym Discount Rates
- Wellness Program
- Chocolate!
Rewards Package
The standard hiring range for this role is $55,000 - $68,000 CAD per annum with a 15% performance-based bonus. The final agreement upon salary may vary based on market location and factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a competitive rewards package for our employees as well as a growth-oriented work environment. This includes not only the opportunity to sample our premium chocolate products but the following:
- Health and Dental Plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Gym Discount Rates
- Wellness Program
- Chocolate!
#FIELDSALES #LI-LINDTCA #LI-AJ1
About Lindt & Sprüngli
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group - premium chocolate for more than 175 years
Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During 175 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate.
The beginnings of Lindt & Sprüngli are in 1845, when father and son for the first time manufactured solid chocolate in their small confectionery Sprüngli & Son, at that time yet a partnership. Since then, the company has gone through many different eras, but the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for making chocolate that drove both the Sprüngli family as well as Rodolphe Lindt, when he invented the first truly melting chocolate and later on sold his business to Sprüngli, are still alive.
Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprüngli are made at 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are distributed by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices, in more than 530 own stores, and also via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.