EJD Territory Manager - California

Territory Manager

Top Talent Wanted! Calling all top performers in the Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield, Modesto or surrounding areas in California! We are setting the bar and taking market share in the hard-lines industry. We are looking for a top performer to join our team. Do you have a proven track record of performance? Are you driven to succeed and ready to join a growing division of the largest hard-lines distributor in the industry? Take the next step in your career and join our winning team!

Emery Jensen Distribution is a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corporation that sells and distributes hard-line products to independent Pro / Lumber, Paint, Hardware, and E-retailer customer segments. Our team is currently looking for a Territory Manager who will be responsible for growing profitable sales with current and new Emery Jensen customers in the Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield, Modesto or surrounding areas in California. We are seeking a motivated Territory Manager with a desire to grow into a leadership position and guide a team to success.

The Territory Manager is focused on growing sales through weekly warehouse orders, convention sales opportunities, drop-ship programs, and other promotional programs. They will analyze each retailer and develop specific sales strategies and solutions based on customer needs, while meeting Emery Jensen Distribution objectives. The Territory Manager manages the customer relationships and will be the liaison between the customer and Emery Jensen Distribution. As necessary, the Territory Manager may be required to attend industry related trade shows, such as, but not limited to, The National Hardware Show, The IGC Show and other industry related events.

What you'll do

• Deliver annual sales and profit objectives by developing a strategic sales plan that engages retailers and will increase the Emery Jensen Distribution customer base within a defined geographic territory
• Represent Emery Jensen Distribution both professionally and ethically in all day to day activities
• Develop and foster strong business relationships with key decision makers to grow the overall Emery Jensen Distribution business
• Organize and prioritize weekly customer sales routes and calls to meet Emery Jensen Distribution goals and objectives by utilizing Salesforce and PowerBi.
• Effectively communicate with the Emery Jensen Leadership Team with both successes as well as challenges to gain insight and support in achieving Emery Jensen Distribution goals and objectives
• Effectively communicate with the internal Sales Support Team, the Care Center and other internal business partners to resolve customer issues and questions in a timely manner
• Collaborate and communicate with Emery Jensen Distribution team members to share ideas and sales successes to help in achieving goals and objectives
• Displays sound judgement in relation to expenses (travel and entertainment, cars, etc.)

What you need to succeed

Compensation Details :

$90000-$95000

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace / Emery Jensen Distribution also offers competitive benefits

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We want to hear from you! Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer Emery Jensen Distribution is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state / local laws.

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individuals education, training and experience, the positions work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary