Territory Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered
152893 - Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

**About Colgate-Palmolive**

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

The Territory Manager is responsible for achievement of sales targets in their region through excellence in execution at the point of sale. They must develop and support the partnership between CP and the customer(s) at the store and regional level by nurturing contacts and negotiation. They provide feedback on the in-store environment which allows rapid revision of Commercial strategies

**What you will do**
- Develops and implements strategic sales plans to accommodate goals of the company
- Advises dealers, customers, and clients concerning sales and advertising techniques
- Analyzes sales statistics to formulate policy and assist dealers in promoting sales.
- Meets with key clients, assisting sales representatives with managing relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
- Works to increase market share by utilizing face to face sales techniques.
- Works with dealers in order to help them improve their business.
- Analyzes ways to acquire new customers through following inside and outside leads.
- Focuses on new product promotions by getting the information to customer accounts.
- Follows up on calls and dealer visits in order to keep customers informed and satisfied.
- Analyzes sales and market potential.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills
- Strong relationship management skills and customer focus
- High level of self-motivation and passion to increase sales
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and a willingness to adopt change

**What you’ll need**
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing or a similar field
- Sales experience - FMCG or pharmaceutical company is preferred
- Valid driver’s license

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.