Territory Manager - Saskatoon West, SK (12-month contract)

BAT; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multi-category business is looking for a Territory Manager in Saskatoon on a 12-month contract. This role focuses on delivering commercial performance and building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of relevant experience and holds a Bachelor's degree in marketing or business. Bilingual skills in French and English are essential for this position. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Market leading annual performance bonus

Diverse health plans

Flexible holiday plan

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a marketing-focused role.
• Previous experience in an FMCG or a global organization.
• Bilingual (French and English) required for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage territory to deliver volume and market share targets.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience using digital tools.
• Collaborate on special projects at the provincial and national levels.

Skills

Selling skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic approach

Account management capabilities

Facility with digital tools

Ability to interpret commercial data

Education

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business, or a related field

Job description

Overview

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Imperial Tobacco Canada — A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP — has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager in Saskatoon West on a 12-month contract. The role is responsible for delivering commercial and consumer performance within an assigned geographical area by building strong customer relationships with retailers and staff and leveraging commercial insights and digital assets to meet consumer needs.

Responsibilities

• Managing your territory to deliver volume and market share targets that contribute to national, regional, and district-level objectives, through effective implementation of cycle activities for all of our product categories.
• Delivering an outstanding customer experience by leveraging digital tools and assets to maintain strong business relationships, train retailers and staff to effectively communicate our brands to consumers, respond to retailer and staff questions and concerns in a timely manner, monitor contract compliance, and deliver personalized customer and consumer insights to drive performance.
• Generating and maintaining market demand of our multi-category products by ensuring adequate inventory levels, attaining distribution targets, reducing OOS, merchandising effectively and ensuring a competitive price for the entire product and brand portfolios.
• Collaborating on special projects at the provincial and national levels with your team of Territory Managers.
• Driving performance in a highly regulated market.

What are we looking for?

Experience Required

• 1 – 3 years’ relevant work experience (ex marketing focused role).
• Previous experience in an FMCG or a global organization.
• Strong extra-curricular participation record (e.g., case competitions, academic student groups, sports teams).

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Aspire to an experience which offers daily opportunities to learn and grow.
• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business insights, strategic approach, and account management capabilities.
• Energetic, driven and autonomous.
• Facility with digital tools and ability to interpret commercial data, identify business opportunities, and put plans into action.
• Ability to focus on a long-term objective, while capitalizing on short-term opportunities.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business, or a related field
• Hold a valid driver’s license in any one of Canada’s provinces or territories.
• Possess the current legal right to work in Canada.
• Bilingual (French and English) - Knowledge of English is required because the role deals with customers and suppliers elsewhere in Canada and around the world.

What we offer you

• Market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Benefits vary by country and include diverse health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunities for career progression and internal advancement; access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture leadership skills.
• We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Why join BAT?

We’re named a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and are committed to collaboration, inclusion, and partnership. We enable every individual to thrive regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles.

We view career breaks as opportunities. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals restarting their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g., time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to supporting you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.