[Remote] Restaurant Territory Development Manager- Dallas

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is a leading foodservice division of Unilever with ambitious growth objectives. The Territory Development Manager will drive sustainable business growth by engaging with Operators, Chains, and Trade Partners, utilizing data and CRM tools to execute sales strategies and achieve business targets.


Responsibilities

  • Engage with Local Chain Account and Operator Customers, and be accountable for delivering business targets for the assigned Territory i.e. Turnover, Reach & Penetration & digital, FPO (Fully Profiled Operators), Digital Engagement, Demos, Sampling etc
  • Implement full Key Account Management approach
  • Execute CBP, Win & Retain funnel, Contact Matrix and execute Multi touchpoint contact strategy on and off-line. i.e. 20% Online Calls & 80% F2F Calls
  • Using Data to convert Business Insights into Activation Solution Selling
  • Utilize Market Trends to create Concept Solution Selling
  • Gain insight and lead customers to the right solution
  • Network to key customer stakeholders to engage the right decision makers
  • Prepare visits with solution recommendation and utilize CRM Salesforce system to manage workflow and overall market funnel
  • Conduct F2F and Virtual Sampling, Ideation, Cooking Demo using culinary knowledge to secure new opportunities or increase volume usage by new menu applications or into existing dishes
  • Use relevant selling stories to help deliver the revenue savings and or efficiency improvements from UFS solutions
  • Follow up on previous calls to ensure opportunities progress to the sale close
  • Secure and coordinate customer Orders each month to ensure growth is on target
  • Meet with Distributors/Trade Partners to expand assortment, align on priorities and source leads for customer follow through
  • Build & Nurture relationships with local Distributor Sales Rep’s (DSRs)
  • Implement Contact Matrix for Key Trade customers with a Squad approach (where possible) for more effective customer management
  • Engage trade customers to gain alignment for Secondary Sales Data (SSD)
  • Implement Promotions with customer related to key seasons and events
  • Ensure timely submission & settlement of claims

Skills

  • CPG Foodservice Sales Experience (B2B Sales)
  • Culinary/Chef Selling Experiences
  • Network of Existing Foodservice Operator Partners
  • Distributor Sales or Ingredient Sales or Broker Sales
  • Experiences CRM (Salesforce)
  • Operator Experience
  • Market/Geographical knowledge
  • Food University Background (CIA, Food & Hospitality)
  • Multi-National Corporate Company Experience – Understands Corporate Ways of Working
  • You are a Hunter with big Ambition. You seek effective ways to create New Demand (70% Hunting vs 30% Farming)
  • You are a fast adopter of Contemporary technology and are already using AI in your day-to-day life. You are highly proficient in MS office including Power BI and Excel
  • You are Entrepreneurial and proactively create mutually beneficial solutions for UFS and your customers
  • You are Curious and are constantly learning from the Market on how to stay ahead of the food trends in your market
  • You know how to sell Premium Brands with Superiority Selling stories and Culinary Solutions outside center of the plate
  • Bilingual is a plus (Spanish, Mandarin)

Benefits

  • Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Sick leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Access to numerous voluntary benefits

Company Overview

  • Unilever produces and supplies food, home care, beauty, and personal care products for daily consumer use. It was founded in 1872, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.unilever.com.

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