Territory Manager Ontario/maritimes

**Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future**

**Nutreco** is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines**:Skretting** is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. **Trouw Nutrition** specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

**Trouw Nutrition** is seeking a dynamic **Territory Manager** to join our Pet Food Sales Team, covering the **Ontario and Maritime Regions**.** In this remote role, you’ll report directly to the National Sales Manager and take ownership of pet specialty accounts and brand portfolios. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth, executing strategic pet food initiatives, and building lasting relationships with customers across the territory.

**About The Role: Driving pet specialty growth through strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, and brand excellence.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage pet specialty account for Trouw Nutrition Companion Animal in an assigned territory.
- Develop brand awareness and drive growth within the territory with both current and new customers.
- Maximize store-level exposure of branded products through in-store merchandising, product knowledge sharing, and staff training.
- Forecast budgets and deliver on sales and operational objectives.
- Utilize data and technology to support sales strategy and create actionable plans.
- Review claims requests and manage store-level inventory to minimize product claims.
- Collaborate with operations and distribution partners to ensure superior customer service.
- Network within the industry to maintain comprehensive knowledge of market activities.
- Monitor, track, and report on marketplace trends and activity.

**Skills and Expertise**

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in sales, marketing, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sales or marketing within consumer packaged goods.
- Results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Strategic and competitive mindset.
- Strong ability to build positive working relationships with associates and employees.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; French is an asset.
- High level of computer competency, including proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems and business reporting.
- Commitment to living and teaching Trouw Nutrition’s leadership values and safety culture.

**Expectations from the Role**:

- Demonstrate leadership in managing territory budgets and sales strategies.
- Leverage data and technology to drive performance and decision-making.
- Proactively address product claims and inventory challenges.
- Represent the brand with professionalism and integrity in all industry interactions.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 2 weeks per quarter.

**Why you Will Love Working with Us**

**Global Benefits**:

- Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
- Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

**Local Benefits**:

- Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1
- Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1
- Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
- Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
- 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
- Sales bonus

**Next Steps**:
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future”

**Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.**

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