Territory Sales Manager (East Division) Job at J, Remote

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Job Description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Candidates must be located in the Eastern United States, preferably Metro Nashville TN. Territory includes Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi

The Dippin’ Dots Territory Sales Manager (TSM) position, reporting to the Director of Sales, is responsible for managing and supporting all existing accounts and franchisees, prospecting for new business within the defined territory in order to meet or exceed the territory sales goals.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   

Sell volume and distribution to meet/exceed the territory goals:  

Maximize sales to existing accounts and franchisees  

Secure new accounts in assigned territory by prospecting and working with other members of the Company to secure new accounts.  

Help our customers resell our product:  

Manage & sell vs. the key control points of the business (flavors, point of sale, equipment location, number of locations, etc.) 

Support the development and design of equipment that meets both Dippin’ Dots and the customer’s requirements  

Serve as consultant for Dippin’ Dots Franchisees:  

Visit Franchisees’ retail locations to assist in their business operations and ongoing business development planning  

Ensure compliance with DDF “Best Practices”, including support of new programs  

Provide support including training, new location start-ups, sales/marketing programs  

Build & maintain strong customer relationships:  

Visit each site within territory on a regular basis (coverage frequency varies based on size) to build strategic relationships and grow Dippin’ Dots sales  

Conduct Business Reviews with all customers – Preferably in person but virtually if necessary.  

Operate efficiently & economically:  

Work effectively with other sales team members and members of other departments to support customers and achieve territory quota  

Follow the established Territory Coverage Plan and keep good records of all site visits, key calls and other notable information  

Administrative responsibilities include forecasting, budget management, internal communication and follow-up  

COMPETENCIES:  


  • Strong work ethic  


  • Assertive  


  • Personable, good interpersonal and relationship-building skills  


  • Perceptive  


  • Positive “can do” attitude  


  • Intelligent, good business judgment and basic financial decision-making skills  


  • Strong communication Skills – written & oral  


  • Leadership  


  • High energy level  


  • Action oriented, takes initiative  


  • Tenacious  


  • Ambitious, self-motivated  


  • Resourceful, good problem-solving skills  


  • Able to lift 50 pounds  


  • Able to push 50 pounds on wheels or cart  


  • Able to work with dry ice  


  • Valid Driver’s license with excellent driving record  

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

Required Education:  

Four (4) years of college preferred  

Required Experience:  

Two (2) years of outside sales experience preferred unless recent college graduate  

Strong computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook  

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

Ability to travel 60-75% of the time  

 

US Salary Pay Range

$70,000 - $75,000 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area

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