Contract Territory Manager

Kellanova; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Contract Territory Manager to enhance its retail presence in Hamilton/Niagara. This exciting 12-month role focuses on building long-term partnerships with retailers, leveraging data-driven strategies to drive sales and brand recognition. You will be instrumental in executing promotions and achieving key objectives while fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement. If you have a passion for sales and a client-focused mindset, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant and inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Travel opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Support for personal life aspects

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of brand leverage in retail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with retail partners to achieve distribution and display objectives.
• Ensure timely execution of promotions and compliance with store plans.

Skills

Sales Aptitude

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Client-focused Mindset

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Contract Territory Manager in Hamilton/Niagara, you will represent Kellanova to some of the world’s most respected retail operations. In this role, you’ll use your consulting and selling skills to achieve immediate wins and build long-term customer partnerships across your territory. A data-driven approach is essential to grow your business, and you should aim to become the partner of choice for all retailers. This is a 12-month contract role.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

1. Driving Kellanova’s Retail Presence
   You will collaborate with your retail partners to understand their business strategies and targets. Your goal is to achieve distribution, speed to shelf, and display objectives, while identifying opportunities to increase shelf share through relines. Your innovative ideas should set us apart from the competition.
2. Promotional Execution
   You will ensure timely execution of promotions and shelf objectives, adhering to banners and store planogram compliance. Close partnership with your Retail Team Lead will ensure strategic delivery within your territory.
3. Continuous Improvement
   You should have a vision for future growth and a plan to achieve it. Identifying sales opportunities through collaboration across the Retail Team is key to our success.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Understanding the importance of the Kellanova Brand and leveraging it with Customers and Consumers.
• Post-secondary education in a related field or relevant work experience with a high school diploma.
• Client-focused mindset with credibility, trust-building skills, tenacity, and sales aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license within Canada; a driver abstract may be required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35% of the time, involving driving.

What’s Next

After applying, your application will be reviewed by a recruiter, and it may take a few weeks to receive feedback via email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page for insights into our process and offerings.

If you need assistance during the application or hiring process, please contact us via email. Joining our team offers comprehensive benefits supporting all aspects of your life. For more details, ask your recruiter or visit our benefits page.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, our vision is to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led company, powered by our iconic brands like Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, and others. Our culture of 'Best' encourages boldness, innovation, and results, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We are part of a merger with Mars, expected to close in the first half of 2025, which will shape the future of snacking. More information is available at futureofsnacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace. Accommodation requests are welcome.