Territory Manager - Maine

Emery Jensen is a wholly owned business unit of Ace Hardware Corporation that distributes hardware & home improvement products to the independent Pro Lumber, Paint, Hardware, and E-retailer customer segments. LOCATION: Candidate must reside within Bangor, Augusta, or anywhere down east Maine. The Territory Manager is responsible for growing the overall customer base by prospecting for new customers, focusing on Independent Hardware Retailers and Pro Dealer Retailers. Once retailers are activated, the Territory Manager will work with the customer to increase total sales volume within a defined geographic territory. The Territory Manager is focused on gaining profitable sales through weekly warehouse orders, convention sales opportunities, dropship programs, and selling other promotional programs. They will analyze each retailer and develop specific customer strategies based on customer needs, all while providing solutions that meet Emery Jensen objectives. The role will execute the identified strategic initiatives and focus objectives for the field sales organization. The Territory Manager manages the customer relationship and will be the liaison between the customer and Emery Jensen. 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. Key Accountabilities: Deliver annual sales and profit objectives by developing a strategic sales plan that engages retailers and will increase the Emery Jensen customer base within a defined geographic territory. Represent Emery Jensen 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 business. Organize and prioritize weekly customer sales routes and calls to meet Emery Jensen goals and objectives. Effectively communicate with the Emery Jensen Leadership Team with both successes as well as challenges to gain insight and support in achieving Emery Jensen 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 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, car, etc.). Job Requirements: Personally motivated self‐starter and results oriented individual focused on solutions based on customer’s needs. 5‐ years of Business to Business sales experience preferred. Hardware sales experience a plus. Excellent listening and negotiating skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong strategic thinking abilities with an emphasis on developing a sales growth plan and the ability to insure implementation. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Extensive travel required including overnight travel. Valid driver’s license required. BA/BS degree or equivalent preferred. #LI-GA1 Compensation Details: $80000 - $95000 per year 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 Emery Jensen is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, our retailers and our brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Emery Jensen also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 2 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 116.96% of your target opportunity!) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past five years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 6.6% of total compensation. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Your career at Emery Jensen is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Emery Jensen invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters. That’s why we hold frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more! Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection * Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies. Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: Create Job Alert We want to hear from you! Emery Jensen 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 is right for you. Equal Opportunity Employer Emery Jensen 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. Disclaimer 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 individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Emery Jensen Distribution position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Emery Jensen Distribution reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.