Territory Account Manager (Quebec)

Career Opportunities: Territory Account Manager (Quebec) (33752)

Requisition ID 33752 - Posted by Spectrum Brands Canada, Inc. - HHI Security Group - CAN: Quebec (Remote) - Sales, Marketing & Product Management - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Not applicable - Travel Required: 11%-30%

The Territory Account Manager provides sales and service activities related to an assigned territory of customers to ensure that established sales objectives are achieved. They will model the Spectrum values and behaviors to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives, and support fiscal responsibility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sales and Service

Manage the day-to-day service and sales activities for the assigned territory by traveling and having face-to-face in-store calls as required according to service schedules and as necessary to resolve issues. Activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Promote the sale of products to assigned customers.
2. Maintain a regular and timely call cycle to each customer and potential customer within the assigned territory.
3. Maximize market share and achieve forecasted sales targets within the territory.
4. Provide sales & service to all direct and indirect accounts to ensure development of good customer relationships within the framework of company procedures and policies.
5. Assure plan-o-gram integrity.
6. Submit regular reports to the Area Sales Manager, as required, to ensure communication of personal sales activities and information regarding sales activity within the territory.
7. Remove defective product and placing/repairing POP material.
8. Follow up on delivery or order problems as required to ensure the highest level of customer service.
9. Improve and grow sales, secure additional store retail space through cross-merchandising and end cap placement, etc.
10. Provide daily, weekly, and monthly tracking of store execution and promotional sell-through.
11. Attend promotional and grand openings to help educate customers about products.
12. Assist corporate department with product evaluation, marketing plans, etc. as requested.
13. Assist in all regional trade shows and regional sales meetings, and may assist other Territory Account Managers with special events or vacancies.
14. Other duties as assigned.

1. Maintain records, reports, and other items required by the company for the territory.
2. Customer records for each assigned account that includes purchase orders, credit approvals, and following up on credit issues.
3. Complete all reports, surveys, results, and other information requests as requested in a timely manner.
4. Negotiate credit terms and maintain records according to company guidelines and policies for shipping errors, shortages, and defective products.
5. Transmit orders and call information to corporate per the standard procedure.
6. Communicate with corporate departments promptly on all special requirements, questions, or issues that may develop.
7. Communicate information to appropriate departments and management regarding competitive products, changes in accounts, and territory status in an expedient manner.
8. Assist with re-merchandising efforts for surrounding territories.

Territory Account Manager – Wholesale Lock Specific Duties

1. Keep informed on new construction projects, inventory requirements, and new sales opportunities with both direct and indirect customers.
2. Advise distributor personnel on depth and breadth of Spectrum Lock Brands inventories through physical checks and review of system reports.
3. Communicate product information to distributor personnel and indirect customers to ensure awareness of new or enhanced product lines.
4. Promote the sale of all Spectrum Lock Brands to Building Supply Distributors, Direct OEM Pre-Hung Door/Millwork Accounts, Contract Hardware/Hardware Wholesalers, Locksmiths/Locksmith Distributors, Direct OEM Mobile Home & RV Manufacturers, and Residential Access distributors and security dealers.
5. Work with local team, customers, and builder/designer community to create spec-driven sales opportunities.

Education & Experience

1. 3-5 years of successful sales experience.
2. The Territory Manager in the Wholesale group will require a minimum of 2+ years directly related to the new construction industry.
3. Secondary education, preferably in Business, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

1. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
2. Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
3. A strong work ethic, hunter mentality, love of sales, and the drive to get out in the field and support existing business and/or pursue new business daily.
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
5. Strong business acumen and the ability to use a consultative sales approach.
6. A customer-centric orientation and excellent relationship-building skills.
7. A positive, energetic attitude, initiative, drive, and out-of-the-box thinking.
8. Understanding of the P&L process.

Preferred Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree, preferably in Business.
2. In-depth knowledge of Spectrum Brands Customers and strategy to properly plan and execute programs.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring an equitable and accessible workplace.

ASSA ABLOY welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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