Background and Purpose of the Job
As a Territory Development Manager in Boston, you will be responsible for driving sustainable business growth via Operators, Chains and Trade Partner engagement. You are accountable for delivering business targets and executing a multi touchpoint contact strategy online and face to face for generating demand for Food Solutions Products as you deliver a seamless customer experience.
Who You Are and What You’ll Do:
Demand Creation: Operators and Local Chain Accounts
- Engage with Local Chain Account and Operator Customers, and be accountable for delivering business targets for the assigned Territory including Turnover, Reach & Penetration & digital, FPO (Fully Profiled Operators), Digital Engagement, Demos, Sampling etc.
- Execute CBP (Customer Business Plans), Win & Retain funnel, Contact Matrix and execute Multi touchpoint contact strategy on and off-line.
- Ability to convert Business Insights to Solution Selling to highlight Unilever’s ability to be ahead of the food trends.
- Gain insight and lead your customers to the right solution by preparing recommendations specific to their menu, kitchen operation and consumer.
Demand Creation: Distributors/Trade Partners
- Develop and execute Joint Business Planning (JBPs) with Selected Trade partners including Trade Term agreements, Sell out activities and DSRs & Trade team engagement & KPIs.
- Engage trade customers to gain alignment for Secondary Sales Data (SSD) partnerships with proof of value addition.
- Close collaboration with Food Solutions Trade & eComm team to implement promotions by ensuring adequate stock availability and customer related activity to drive Sell-out.
- Ensure timely submission & settlement of distributor trade claims.
Digital & Data
- Responsible for 100% engagement on automated warm leads & targeted leads driven via CRM.
- Drive conversion of leads in territory.
- Accountable for penetration strike rate target achievement based on automated Accounts & SKU prioritization.
- Drive digital buying behavior via ecommerce platforms (Webshop/trade Partner Webshop/pure players).
- Drive Social Media Engagement & attendance of UFS Webinars CRM Tool.
- Data Enrichment – continuously enrich all operator data to ensure personalized content.
- Implement Omni channel (On and Offline) contact strategy for your territory.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Territory sales, business development, or account management at least of 3 years of work experience
- Experience working with operators, chain accounts, distributors, or trade partners.
- Experience managing sales targets, customer plans, lead conversion, and digital/eCommerce engagement.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with substantial and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- Foodservice B2B Sales experience. Retail experience also can be considered.
- CPG/FMCG industry experience.
- Candidates interested in this opportunity must either be based in Boston or be willing and able to relocate to Boston.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, 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, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
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Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in territory sales, business development, or account management
- Experience working with operators, chain accounts, distributors, or trade partners
- Experience managing sales targets, customer plans, lead conversion, and digital or e-commerce engagement
- Foodservice B2B sales experience
- CPG or FMCG industry experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Based in Boston or willing and able to relocate to Boston
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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