Territory Manager

Job Type:

Regular

Work Location:

Market - AMRET - IL - Chicago 180

Overview:

2020 Companies is hiring Territory Managers who are experts in brand advocacy and merchant visits!

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $23/hr + 10% Monthly Bonus Opportunity + Mileage + Benefits

About Company

2020 Companies is a premier outsourced sales and marketing agency launching and advocating new products and brands, penetrating new consumer segments, and executing sales and marketing strategies. 2020 trains our teams to succeed in any environment and equips them with the best technology and training to be flexible, engaging, and adept at solving problems.

About the Position

Our client in the financial sector and 2020 Companies have partnered to hire an experienced full-time Territory Manager for a field-based team providing welcome services to new merchants.

Day-in-the-Life 

• Meet and welcome new merchants accepting our client's credit services
• Travel within assigned territory, stopping by up to 35 retailers per day 
• Of an 8-hour workday, expect 50% of time to be spent in-store
• On occasion, merchant visits could be up to a two-hour drive from home
• Demonstrate the value to the merchant of customers using the Client's line of credit services at their business
• Capture and address any objections raised by reluctant merchants
• Attempt to place Point of Purchase signage at each business

What's in it for you?

• Next-day pay on-demand with DailyPay
• Earn a bonus, paid monthly
• Work Monday - Friday
• Paid training
• Paid travel time
• Mileage reimbursed
• Cell phone provided
• Apparel provided
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Job Description:

• Partner with the client to train and advocate client products at the retailer
• Drive merchant awareness within your assigned territory
• Maintain professional interaction with both merchants and fellow employees
• Attempt to place point of purchase signage on exterior and/or interior of business
• Advise merchants by providing information on products
• Audit and record competitive products, promotions, merchandising, displays and merchant feedback
• Travel to major markets and events for iconic launches to promote products
• Contribute to team effort by assisting in launch-related activities, as needed
• Responsible for accurately tracking and communicating all activity to Retail Operations
• Ensure feedback reporting is submitted in timely manner

Performance Measurements:

• Meet or exceed quarterly visit goals
• Meet or exceed weekly in store time goals
• Visit multiple store locations on a daily and weekly basis
• Effectively schedule store visits two weeks or more in advance
• Effectively execute assigned activities inside each location during all visits
• Effectively demonstrate an ability to establish and influence business relationships through merchant awareness, POP placement and consistent productivity
• Record and maintain appropriate documentation for each visit

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required
• Six (6) months prior sales, promotion, retail, or marketing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of products and services
• Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Impeccable integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. at a time
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to maintain customer confidentiality
• Reliable transportation within assigned territory

What You Can Expect From 2020 Companies
We welcome every voice, and we are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves, while working to provide a best-in-class experience for our employees. Whether that’s paid holidays, long-term career pathing options, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect 2020 Companies to support you.

2020 Companies, Inc. is required to comply with the National Labor Relations Act. Therefore, we will recruit and refer any and all applicants without regard to their protected concerted activities, including whether they have been involved in a class-action suit against 2020 Companies, Inc. for alleged violations of labor and employment laws. We acknowledge the right of employees to engage or to refrain from such activities.
2020’s Commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.