Territory Manager

**Territory Manager**

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

The **Territory Manager/Outside Sales** is responsible for the development of new and existing accounts, implementation of tactical plans, sales performance, gross margins, market share growth, profitability and value-added cost savings programs for our in-town territory.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Scheduling appointments and visiting existing customers to review product needs and determining other opportunities.
- Providing product quotes as required.
- Organizing and attending joint sales calls with Vendors.
- Opening new accounts.
- Continuously updating customers on product changes and modifications.
- Providing solutions to customers’ problems.
- Attending Trade Shows and Conferences (if applicable).
- Product introduction of new releases.
- Liaison between customers and the company for up-to-date status of service, pricing and new product release launches.
- Preparing reports for marketing and sales and keeping expense accounts.
- Performing maintenance and updating of customers’ accounts including contact names for future sales.
- Keeping up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by attending training and departmental meetings
- Read, understand, and follow Vallen’s health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&S legislation/regulations.
- Actively participate in Vallen’s health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections.
- Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses.
- Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return-to-work programs or requirements.
- Be fit for duty and physically capable of performing all required tasks.

**Required Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma required.
- Post-Secondary courses in Sales and/or Marketing an asset.
- Product knowledge or industry experience an asset.
- The ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload in a very fast paced environment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

We are looking for sales professionals with customer service experience within an industrial or safety distribution environment. A proven background in building solid relationships, an ability to interact with people at all levels and a pre-disposition to teamwork and excellent customer service is required.

You will have solid product knowledge, strong computer skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

If you are eager to take on a new challenge and you strive for personal and professional development by taking on new training opportunities, then please read on to discover what Vallen has to offer you

**What’s it like working at Vallen? **Upon joining our team, you will become part of a supportive, family-oriented culture where you will be led by a president who fully believes in having an open-door policy. Your suggestions will be heard, and your hard work will be rewarded.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- sales: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: On the road