Territory Business Manager - Georgia

Itape; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Territory Business Manager in the Atlanta area to lead distributor relationships and promote the company’s bundled product solutions across assigned territory. You will collaborate with Inside Sales Reps and Territory Account Representatives to drive revenue and ensure customers receive the best-value IPG bundle solutions.

The role requires 4–6 years of sales experience in industrial/packaging sectors, a solid CRM background, and the ability to plan 1–2 years ahead.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field preferred.
• 4–6 years of sales experience in Industrial/Packaging or related industry.
• Core competence on all product lines is required.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over 1–2 year time span.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong CRM usage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the quarterback at the distributor, promoting IPG programs and product solutions within the territory.
• Accountable for revenue and net CM for all distributors and products in the territory.
• Serve as primary contact for Elite, Premier, and Major Account local distribution within the territory.
• Develop distributor partners through training of DSRs and joint end-user calls.
• Conduct quarterly Sapphire business reviews to maintain and grow relationships.
• Collaborate with BD Specialists and TAS to match distributor/end-user needs.

Skills

Distributor training

CRM proficiency

Sales planning

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Team player

Problem analysis

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/related field

Job description

Position Description

Title: Territory Business Manager

Department: Sales

Immediate Supervisor: Regional Director of Sales

Status: Exempt Salaried

Position Purpose: The Territory Business Manager will report into their respective Regional Director of Sales and will serve as a key member of the Industrial Channel Distributor focused sales team. The primary mission of this individual is to maintain and manage distributor relationships at the local level. This person must have the ability to learn and express the value of IPG’s multiple product lines, “THE BUNDLE”.

Principle Accountabilities

• Act as the “Quarterback” at the distributor promoting IPG program and product solutions to effectively sell the bundle to our distributor partners within assigned territory.
• Accountable for Revenue and Net CM$ for ALL distributors and all products within the assigned territory, while working with partner Inside Sales Reps and Territory Account Representatives that support the territory.
• Primary customer contact for Elite, Premier, and Major Account local distribution within territory driving the benefits of our Sapphire Program.
• Act as the tape expert for the territory.
• Provide the necessary resources and act as a liaison to our distributors to enable them to promote and grow IPG’s full product suite.
• Develop our distribution partners through training of their DSR’s, making joint end user calls, and broadening their support of the IPG product offering.
• Manage distributor health and conduct quarterly Sapphire business reviews to maintain and develop existing relationships.
• Work with our Business Development Specialists and Technical Application Specialists to aid distributors and end-users in finding the correct solution to meet their individual needs.
• Run product trials and evaluations through sales cycle.
• Strict adherence to CRM software in a routine and timely manner with quality targets, initiatives and other appropriate sales activities.
• Keep management up-to-date with competitive information such as new products, competitive price books, and price increase and decrease letters.
• Work proactively with customer service and the pricing team to resolve any outstanding issues within 24 hours.
• Ensure that the implementation and compliance of major and national accounts initiatives and plant audits are completed in a timely fashion

Essential Skills and Experience

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related Field preferred.
• 4-6 Years of Sales Experience in Industrial/Packaging or related industry.
• Core competence on all product lines is required.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over 1-2 year time span.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Technical skills in strategic planning and sales planning.
• Distributor training and development.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills.
• High performance teams and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values.
• Highly skilled with CRM usage and Sales Tracking.