Retail Territory Manager

Job DescriptionRetail Territory ManagerThe role of the Retail Territory Manager (RTM) is to enhance world class Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and Mondelz DSD execution for a set of identified customers at the retail level in a geographic based territory. The primary responsibility of the RTM is to drive Mondelz brand growth by generating new sales within the defined territory while ensuring the execution of sales objective and priorities across all customers and providing direction to the retail execution team (primarily Full-Time and Part-Time Sales Service Representatives) through various communication tools. RTM focus will be to sell business-building, in-store merchandising programs to key store personnel through effective planning, relationship building, and usage of consumer and sales data. Each RTM will develop a specific store call/visit cadence dictated by revenue and geography to build relationships, address executional opportunities, and strategically sell in to these identified stores. Given the impact of territory to total sales team, the employee will work with local sales leadership to develop strategic territory business plans for achievement of sales objectives/growth. Additionally, the RTM will be responsible for managing, scheduling, hiring, training, coaching, and utilizing the Performance Management process to assist in correcting substandard work practices by SSRs on their territory. All Retail Territory Managers must have strong selling, negotiation, and organizational skills. They must have a proven record of success in a sales capacity and have the ability to grow and manage customer and team relationships.Primary responsibilities include:Deliver against monthly and quarterly sales objectives in assigned customersEnsure execution of sales priorities of assigned stores and provide direction to retail execution teamUtilize strong selling skills to secure incremental selling opportunities and to ensure headquarter authorized programs are executed to grow the business and monitor territory Key Performance MetricsProvide on-site consultation and sales expertise to our customersTerritory execution planning: Determine customer growth opportunities and tailor fact-based sales presentations to store needs, store demographics, and customer base to drive store/customer growthEstablish and maintain rapport with key store personnel in order to grow business by identifying incremental opportunities for their customers, determining appropriate solutions to issues, and providing an overall high level of customer serviceWill directly manage team of FT and PT SSRs with people responsibilities to include but not limited to scheduling, recruiting, hiring, coaching, developing, training and utilizing the Performance Management process to assist in correcting substandard work practices. Communicate plans and effectively deploy merchandising resources within territory budget to build sales volume at store levelCommunicate with FTOWs to ensure proper credit process and disposal of unsaleable merchandise from all stores is followed Work with customer and/or FTOWs to ensure sufficient product is ordered to support consumer take away, inclusive of shelf and displaysDirectly manage in-store execution processes of FT and PT SSRs to minimize waste/unsaleablesStrategically plan and execute store call/visit cadence to foster store-level relationships and sell as neededConduct all business operations within Mondelz International safety guidelinesKey Competencies Required:Drive for resultsExcellence in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers and Retail TeamStrong ability to plan, organize and prioritizeStrong negotiation/problem solving skillsSuperior interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal)Intellectual horsepowerTechnically savvy (for systems navigation)Requirements Include:Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and have access to the internet High School Diploma or GED required; college degree highly preferred A flexible work schedule is required, including being able to work weekends and holidays 3-5 years of selling experience including a strong sales background with excellent understanding of business processes and systemsAbility to perform physical demanding work in a fast-paced work environment and meet the defined physical activities (frequent lifting, bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs., occasionally over 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.) while adhering to the safety expectations and processesSuccessful completion of drug test, MVR check, and general background checkNo Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.Job TypeRegularField SalesSales