Territory Business Sales Manager
Job Description
Own sales execution and partner growth in a defined territory for Turning Point Brands, Inc. in Stamford, CT.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales and distribution across a designated geography to achieve annual goals, including merchandising as needed.
- Execute company initiatives with assigned business partners, including:
- Gaining new item distribution
- Executing pricing and promotional plans
- Managing inventory levels and freshness (where applicable)
- Use data and available information to lead fact-based conversations with business partners to meet stated goals.
- Track and measure progress against sell-in initiatives and goals, maintaining an evolving plan to reach results in partnership with your manager on resource needs.
- Manage a product contingency fund to support on-van product and funds for new distribution, promotions, and filling low or out-of-stock situations.
- Handle job administrative requirements, including point of sale materials.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills that influence business outcomes.
- Critical thinking with the ability to navigate varied selling situations and provide creative solutions.
- Ability to build financially astute, analytically driven sales plans that generate results.
- Purposeful planning and prioritization of initiatives to achieve results.
- Team collaboration skills and ability to develop account relationships.
- Motivated self-starter with dedication to individual growth.
- Demonstrated proficiency across technological platforms, especially Salesforce or a similar CRM, with the ability to learn new systems.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Technologies
- Salesforce
- CRM
Location
- Stamford, CT (onsite)
Compensation
- USD 55,000 - 60,000 per year
- $55,000-$60,000 Base Salary + Performance Based Incentives with Quarterly Payout - NO CAP ON EARNINGS!
Benefits
- 12 Paid Holidays
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401K with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- DailyPay
- Competitive salary and benefits
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and/or sales experience in a similar industry.
- Bachelor’s Degree, meaningful sales experience, and/or strong commitment to a fast-paced learning environment.