Territory Manager
Green Spoon Sales is leading natural products sales agency, representing the most exciting and innovative brands in CPG nationwide. We are a mission-driven team fueled by the desire to transform the retail landscape and expand the shelf space of healthier, cleaner, sustainable products. Join us on our journey of spreading good food and good vibes while impacting the world around us in a positive way. Natural Food, Good People.
Green Spoon Sales is looking for a positive, passionate, and detail-oriented Territory Manager based in the Midwest Region. The ideal candidate resides in the Kalamazoo, MI area.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To :
- Represent our brands in stores with merchandising : Improving the product mix, improving shelf placement, building displays, restocking inventory.
- Introduce new products from our brands to grocery retailers throughout the territory.
- Develop positive and trusting relationships with all principal clients.
- Be as knowledgeable as the principals about their product lines.
- Be proactive in supporting retailers, distributors and principals with resets, store openings and trade shows.
- Audit stores to maintain a record of new and existing placement and maintain quality communication with all retailers, distributors, principals, and Green Spoon team members.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with assigned Key Accounts and their category managers as well as Distributors (UNFI / KeHE, etc.).
- Work and build relationship with distributor reps in the territory, UNFI & KeHE specifically.
- Write turnover order filling voids, case stack deals, and new item placement.
- Update internal tracking applications on a daily basis.
Requirements
Positive attitudeGreat attention to detailProficiency in MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPointExcellent time management skillsAbility to multitaskInterest in organic food and productsMust have reliable transportation to get store to store and carry samplesMust own a smartphone and computer to perform dutiesGreen Spoon supplies Microsoft Office SuiteCollege degree preferredNatural food and grocery experience requiredMust excel in both verbal and written communicationSome of the awesome benefits you will receive as a Team Member at Green Spoon!
Amazing company culture!15%-25%+ higher salary package over competitive agencies401k Match Plan - 100% Employer Match up to 4% of Salary100% covered strong Health insurance plan100% covered strong Dental insurance plan100% covered strong Vision insurance planCritical Illness & Accident & Hospital Indemnity insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountShort-term and Long-term Disability insuranceLife insuranceStrong PTO PlanPaid Personal Wellness Days10 Paid Holidays (Birthday - paid day off)"Home for the Holidays" BreakBi-Monthly Office AllowanceAnnual Team BuildsAnnual Wellness ReimbursementPaid Volunteer Hours 1% For The Planet (Team on a Mission!)Thank you in advance for your interest in Green Spoon. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we're unable to respond to individual inquiries by phone. Someone from our team will contact you directly via email if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Please be aware, emails from our Career Page may land in your spam / junk folders, so be sure to check those for any potential missed communication.