Territory Manager

Company description:

About us:

Masterpet is a brand led business that is united by one simple belief: life is better with a pet, but they can't care for themselves and that's why we exist. We spend our days helping pet owners be the best they can in caring for their pets via our portfolio of brands, including VitaPet, Black Hawk, Trouble and Trix and Yours Droolly.

Masterpet is a division of Animal Care and part of the EBOS Group. With almost 5,000 employees in 115 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. EBOS Group is the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. It is also a leading marketer and distributor of recognised animal care brands.

EBOS Group is publicly listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.

Job description:

The Role

Here at Masterpet we have a great opportunity for an experienced, energetic and highly motivated Territory Manager with outstanding communication skills to join the sales team.

Reporting directly to the National Field Sales Manager you will drive sales and margin growth though execution of channel promotions and sales initiatives and a focus on branded consumable lines to increase distribution into all Supermarket Accounts within the Canterbury region.

You will also educate staff on Masterpets product range and ensure you utilise store review processes to highlight and address any commercial opportunities that will add value. As such your strong relationship and communication skills will be critical to success.

No overnight stays required.

What you will do:

• Present store reviews and customer insights;
• Ensure national sales plans are effectively implemented and objectives and targets are achieved;
• Manage display and promotional activity;
• Achieve sales budget for your territory;
• Achieve distribution targets for NPD and core lines;
• Utilise data and insights to identify new opportunities;
• Manage shelf presence across a wide variety of stores.

What we are looking for:

• Proven success as a Territory Manager within the Grocery Industry is essential
• Ability to demonstrate experience executing channel promotions and activities;
• Ability to analyse and interpret scanned sales data - specifically Dunhumby
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Experience using excel and PowerPoint;
• Business Acumen & Data Literacy;
• Effective Time Management skills.

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to work in a company where you are valued, given the recognition you deserve and suitably rewarded for your hard work.

Other benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave;
• Employee Share Plan;
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health Wellbeing;
• Staff Awards;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Health Insurance Discounts;
• And More.

EBOS Group are committed to developing and creating an inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities and cultures.

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations due to disability, please inform us by reaching out to We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.

How to apply

If you are commercially savvy and possess the necessary attributes to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, please click 'APPLY' now and submit your application.

Pre-employment checks may be required and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

We are unable to proceed with your application if your current visa restrictions preclude you from being able to perform the role in line with immigration laws.

No agency assistance required.