Territory Sales Representative

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Territory sales representative growing Champion Petfoods’ ORIJEN and ACANA retail distribution. Managing retailer relationships, merchandising, training, and sales execution across the Pacific Northwest.

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 promotions
  • 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 by established deadlines
  • Provide territory updates, opportunities, and market insights to the Regional Sales Manager

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, PowerPoint, and a CRM program
  • Experience presenting to large and small groups
  • Flexibility to travel on average 50% within the 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

Benefits:

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