What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Manager I position at DAP?
DAP is looking to hire a results-driven Territory Manager for our lumber, hardware, and paint channel based in Chicago / Milwaukee / Northern IL area. Handling the territory of Northern Illinois & state of Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the day-to-day sales activities and account responsibilities within their specific geographic territory to increase distribution, shelf space, and promotional activities of our brands while delivering or exceeding assigned sale goals within their territory.
- Territory Sales, Service, & Customer Satisfaction
- Develop and execute strategic plan by effectively utilizing marketing programs, leveraging field resources, product training, event marketing, and outside sales work-withs.
- Achieve sales targets for all product Categories.
- Regularly call on all dealers and prospects in assigned area.
- Provide support to dealers on product knowledge, end user work, event marketing, and merchandising.
- Communicate opportunities, issues, trends to management and marketing.
- Establish relationships with Dealers, Regional & National Wholesalers, and Key End Users
- Effectively manage T&E and Promotional Budgets
- Work national 2-Step Wholesale shows that operate within your territory.
- Other administrative duties required by DAP to succeed in this role.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of relevant sales experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- High energy
- Self-starter
- Competitive
- Goal oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
- Prior customer, product, and/or market experience in the Home Improvement Industry
About DAP
DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.
You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.
At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP’s history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/
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