Sales Territory Manager

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of

6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers . Our family of over

25 personal care brands

serves people in more than

50 countries . We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of

People First

guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.
Principle function is to run an organized route providing Direct Store Delivery (DSD) including selling, delivering, merchandising product, building displays/endcaps, cross-merchandising, etc/ Deliver sales presentations to Key Decision Makers in stores including Store Managers, Dept Managers, District and/or Market Managers. Achieve sales volume, market share, and share of shelf goals through partnering with and educating retail customers regarding sun care and our brands.
This position will cover the territories of Hilton Head Island/Beaufort, SC and Savannah GA. Company truck provided.
Universal Accountabilities

Develop and provide the unconstrained shipment forecast: Develop and provide the Supply Planning/Operations with a 24-30 month rolling demand forecast in units per dollar for the assigned segment. The forecast becomes the basis of the LEs (Latest Estimates), Operating Plans, and Financial projections. Ensure the timely hand-off of the demand plan to supply planning.
Manage and maintain forecast models and tools.
Monitor forecast accuracy and bias. Communicate findings and recommended actions to the teams.
Participate as an active team member on the brand team(s) for responsible brands.
Develop and manage key data that impacts the forecast: historical data, new product projections, promotional lifts, customer/channel specific trends, etc.
Understand all promotional and pricing strategies, determine and communicate impacts on business to appropriate functions in a timely manner.
Specific Accountabilities

Execute management's sales strategies to achieve goals of volume growth, market share, and proper Brand/SKU representation.
Provide Direct Store Delivery service. This includes selling and writing orders with the Telxon handheld computer; physically delivering or shipping product to accounts; and then merchandising/maintaining proper inventories. Inventory control is critical to minimize end-of-season returns. Another vital function of the (DSD) service is keeping a regular schedule to provide the appropriate service frequency level based on account volume.
Entrepreneurial mindset, to seek and develop new business, and to develop existing accounts to their fullest potential.
Maintain administrative duties such as expense reports; monthly inventory; vehicle condition reports; account records; tracking reports; and weekly, monthly and quarterly records.
Maintain timely and open communications with management, distribution centers, and other territory managers.
Additional functions

Share information with others on team to increase account penetration, increase volume, increase market share, and share time-saving ideas.
Attend meetings, trade shows, develop and participate in integrated marketing functions.
Help with projects assigned by management.
Required Skills and Experience

Sales experience; High School diploma.
Good verbal communication skills. Good organizational time management and administrative skills. Good business analysis skills in order to identify sales trends, prioritize tasks and objectives, and solve day-to-day problems that are encountered.
Physical requirements: Physically able to work long hours merchandising.
Physical ability to drive short and/or long distances (depending on geographic size of territory).

Company truck will be provided.
Some lifting and handling of cases required.
Working Relationships

Reports to: Area, District or Business Manager
Directly supervises: Seasonal Sales Merchandiser(s) (SSM) in high volume territories
Type of supervision received: 1 monthly field visit.
Internal contacts: Human Resources, MIS, Distribution Facilities, Accounts Receivable
External contacts: Retail Account Personnel, Integrated Marketing Contacts

The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $78,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.
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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that's open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.