Territory Sales Representative

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Territory sales representative growing Champion Petfoods’ premium ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands across retail and distribution partners. Managing sales, merchandising, training, and territory growth across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute territory plans aligned with regional sales objectives
  • Grow sales and distribution within existing retail accounts
  • Identify and pursue new account opportunities
  • Maintain consistent account coverage based on territory priorities
  • Monitor competitor activity, pricing, and market trends
  • Build relationships with retailer and distributor partners and CPF Distributor managers
  • Conduct joint sales calls and ride-alongs with distributor representatives
  • Support distributor sales efforts through product education and field collaboration
  • Deliver business-building recommendations to retail partners
  • Maintain Champion merchandising standards in priority accounts
  • Increase brand visibility through displays, secondary placements, signage, and promotional execution
  • Monitor assortment, shelf placement, and pricing compliance
  • Address execution gaps and follow through on corrective actions
  • Conduct product training and education sessions
  • Represent Champion Petfoods at industry, retailer, and consumer events
  • Serve as an ambassador for ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity reporting
  • Complete expenses, reports, and administrative tasks within established deadlines
  • Provide territory updates, opportunities, and market insights to the Regional Sales Manager
  • Achieve sales, distribution, retail execution, customer development, and operational excellence KPIs

Requirements:

  • Outside sales experience, ideally within the pet specialty industry
  • Consumer packaged goods/retail experience is a plus
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
  • Ability to handle, manage and overcome objections encountered within the sales process
  • Remote team collaboration with a proactive, results-driven mindset
  • Proven experience using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint along with a CRM program
  • Experience presenting to large and small groups
  • Flexibility to travel on average 50% within territory, with overnights required
  • Availability for work events on evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Results-oriented with a proactive mindset
  • Organized and able to manage territory priorities effectively
  • Comfortable presenting and training individuals or groups
  • Passion for customer service, sales execution, and continuous learning

Benefits:

  • Annual incentive eligibility
  • 401k with company matching
  • Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs
  • In house & online learning & development
  • Education assistance program
  • Free bag of premium pet food each month
  • Paid time off benefits