Territory Manager

Role Overview

• Work with landscape architects, dealers, installers, distributors, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects and resale that fit within their usage requirements, budget and time frame.
• Travel throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, isquarefoot.com, and networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.
• Attend Regional and National Conventions when required
• Territory Manager must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions.
• A full understanding of the product line is essential.
• Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical.
• The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must.
• The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons, both orally and in written form.
• Territory Managers must be able to give effective presentations to all potential customers to educate them on the turf industry and how Shawgrass can benefit them on their projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3-5 years previous outside sales experience or qualified sales training program completion
• Up to 50% travel required
• Must reside within Southern California
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience selling turf within these markets
• Familiar with construction and project management processes

Tech Stack

• SFDC

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees