What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Sales Manager- Specialty Retail position at FOODMatch?
Company Description
Come join a growing team! FOODMatch is searching for a Territory Sales Manager- Specialty Retail to join our Sales team.
FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods with a focus on olives, antipasti, and ingredients. Founded in 1996, FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods with distinct expertise in traditionally and responsibly crafted olives, antipasti, spreads, sauces, and ingredients. FOODMatch plays an integral role in ensuring the quality of our products. The FOODMatch difference begins in the fields and groves. We are vertically integrated with our partners to ensure that each step along the production chain is completed to meticulous standards : from irrigation and pruning, to harvesting, sorting and stuffing by hand, to expertly curing and preserving, we ensure each ingredient delivers its natural flavor, color, and texture. Simply put, no detail is spared.
Through the hands of our growers we create great tasting, responsibly produced, authentic foods that nurture community and enhance your quality of life.
At Divina, we believe that great food should give back. Divina has been crafting crave-worthy foods with ingredients you can trust for over 25 years. Beginning with our partnerships in the fields with family-owned, sustainable farms, we help preserve timeless culinary heritages while our collection of olives, preserved vegetables and spreads simplifies the joy of cooking and entertaining. If this sounds like a family you want to be a part of, we welcome you with open arms.
Job Description
Responsible for managing specific accounts within a designated territory. Responsibilities include maximizing existing business with current customers as well as the development of new accounts in the Specialty Retail segments. Accountable for profitable sales growth, allotted budget maintenance, new product placements, and promotional activities
Essential Functions
- Maximize existing business with current customers as well as develop new accounts focused on the segments of Specialty Retail. Introduce customers to new products and marketing campaigns. Present plans to manager on initiatives to grow sales - i.e., ads, spiffs, demos, OI's, Bill Backs. Conduct ongoing business planning reviews. Responsible for securing quarterly Distributor sales reports.
- Work closely with key distributors to maximize their distribution capabilities as well as manage the overall cost of doing business with these key partners.
- Work directly with Distributor reps and Broker network when applicable and provide trainings and customer ride withs
- Regularly present new items to customer base. Manage overall sample spend by territory.
- Work with manager for approval to develop and personalize sell sheets specific to Distributors in your region.
- Maintain expert level of product knowledge.
- Participation in regional and national food shows including coordination of deadlines and requirements with food show coordinator.
Qualifications
Background Requirements
Skill & Ability Requirements
Additional Information
Specialty Retail Channel Segments
Travel Requirements
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
FOODMatch offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
