Territory Manager II

Company: Swisher International, Inc
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

Swisher is a lifestyle brand for adult consumers headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Our superior customer relationships along with an unwavering commitment to innovative thinking and action have driven the company to grow and adapt for nearly 160 years. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If youre ready to create excitement and drive whats next in the industry, wed love to hear from you. Territory Sales Manager supporting Alexandria, Lake Charles and surrounding areas. Primary Purpose: The Territory Manager at Swisher is responsible for calling on retail and wholesale accounts and managing an assigned sales territory comprised of retail stores, including independent and chain accounts and distributors within the assigned area. This account management role will develop positive working relationships with store managers and buyers by serving as the product expert on behalf of the entire Swisher portfolio of brands. This role will utilize product knowledge, store data, and available promotions to strategically offer a menu of options to the store manager or buyer. Additional responsibilities include managing promotional programs, entering store data in the Swisher Shield System, securing point-of-sale and merchandising options to maximize products in store. Key Responsibilities Manage sales, distribution, and in-store product display positioning within a given geography, including merchandising and point-of-sale. Responsibly sell company initiatives to retail partners, including new products, limited time offers, (LTOs) promotions, and pricing strategies Consult, advise and engage with retail, wholesale, and chain partners on category management and business analytics to help improve the performance of their business. Develop innovative ways to improve Swishers brand performance through selling skills using data analysis, brand and trade marketing, planning, and product placement. Strengthen relationships with key decision-makers and store managers. Develop and utilize the Swisher Shield system to track, measure, and analyze progress against key sales & marketing initiatives. Qualifications: Required 2+ years work experience 1-2 years of customer facing sales experience Must be at least 21 at the time of employment. Must have a valid drivers license. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Education: High Diploma Travel: This role requires travel, including overnight travel. Travel requirements are contingent on the designated territory and are subject to change depending on business needs. Preferred 3+ years work experience 1+ year of CPG customer facing sales experience Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Education: Some college or commensurate experience Physical Requirements: May be sitting and/or using computers for prolonged periods of time. May be standing for prolonged periods of time. Able to lift, push and/or pull 40 pounds or more on a regular basis. Ability to visit and move around at convenience stores, warehouses, and other work sites, including the ability to climb a ladder or maneuver in tight or small places. Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 25 lbs. and that may occasionally weigh in excess of 25 - 45 lbs. #MON

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