Tropicana Brands Group is Hiring a Territory Manager - Metro New York/Brooklyn Near Whitestone, NY
About Tropicana Brands GroupThe launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, and Dole. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset. With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, and nutrition expertise. The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community, and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported. Key Responsibilities:Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Territory Manager to support the Market Manager to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.
This role will be responsible for Influencing and leading a team of Independent Operators covering MNY Brooklyn business. The territory covers all channels of trade including Small Format, Grocery, Convenience, Bodega stores and Foodservice.
Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking a candidate based in Metro New York Territory. Additional responsibilities include:
IO Customer and Retailer Support at market level
Managed 10 Independent Operators
Lead Business Opportunities with Solutions and Metric Reporting Support
Engaged with Customer with Building POD’s along with implementing POG Schematics.
Ability to structure and prioritize tasks, and focus efforts in an ambiguous work environment.
Demonstrated ability to implement short- and long-term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation
Professional Experience / Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years sales experience, preferably with a Consumer-Packaged Goods or Food/Beverage organization
Highly motivated individua with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and follow-up skills
Seasoned in conflict management
Strong computer skills
Excellent analytical ability
Ability to work a flexible schedule involving early mornings, evenings and/or weekend
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Clean driving record for the past 3 years
Must pass a drug screen and background investigation