Territory Manager

If you're an enthusiastic sales person who is not only passionate about ice cream and dairy products, but is self-motivated, dynamic, goal oriented, makes customer service a top priority —all while having fun doing it, apply to our Territory Manager - GTA South Region position so we can meet you

What You'll Love About Us:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• 100% Company paid health, vision & dental benefits
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Opportunities for training & advancement
• 100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service
• Perks, Perks, Perks Discount on products sold in our retail stores, free daily dairy beverages (we do make awesome milk) provided in all our company fridges and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy – you get FREE ICE CREAM

What You'll Do:

• Manage a cost/time effective call cycle within a specific designated geographic area
• Perform ongoing analysis of all customers sales performance and present business reviews to major accounts
• Maximize product availability within the existing client base by presenting and placing applicable products with all customers.
• Analyze competitive pricing architecture and activity
• Cold calling and solicitation of new business opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Cyclical planning and co-ordination of in-store features and promotional activities to achieve sales growth
• Communicate promotional volume estimates, forecasts and all information pertinent to sales manager and other related departments such as customer service and distribution
• Responsible for the placement and maintenance of point of sale material
• Timely submission of call visits, expense and other reports as requested
• Evaluate customer viability and assist with collection of out-standing balances
• Professional approach to effective customer conflict resolution
• Attendance and participation in trade shows and special events

What You Need to Get the Job Done:

• Preference give to a University education with a focus on business/marketing
• Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in the CPG industry calling on grocery, C-trade, foodservice and institutional accounts
• Work well alone and with our team and/or other business partner teams to effectively build the brand through events, promotions and unique marketing opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, and a high comfort level for learning new technological platforms
• The ideal candidate would reside between Etobicoke and North York.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

This position is a current vacancy.