Territory Manager - Kitchener Area

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 117 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

As a Territory Manager in the Kitchener Area, you will represent WK Kellogg Co to some of the world’s most respected and recognized retail operations. In this opportunity, you’ll have the chance to use your consulting and selling skills to impact immediate wins as well as long-term customer partnerships with our Retail Partners across your territory.

The successful candidate will reside within forty-five miles of Kitchener. This is a full-time remote position where you will spend most of your time driving to and spending time with your clients.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Driving WK Kellogg Co Retail Presence – You will work with your WK partners to understand our Retail Customers' business strategies and targets. By doing so, you will drive and achieve sales, in-stock distribution, display targets. You will also use your own strategic skills to identify opportunities to increase sales for your customers and WK Kellogg Co. You will have the ability to bring fresh ideas that the competition will wish they thought of.
• Promotional Execution – You will have a firm focus on the timely execution of promotions as well as shelf objectives, according to banners and store planogram compliance. You will partner closely with your Retail Team Lead to ensure your territory’s specific strategies are delivered and achieved.
• Improvement is the Key to Our Success – We want you to have a vision for tomorrow and a plan to get there. You will be identifying opportunities for sales growth through collaboration and alignment with other counterparts across the Retail Team.
  
  

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Post Secondary education is required. Degree or Diploma in related field preferred.
• Understand the importance of the WK Kellogg Co Brand and leverage this to our Customers and Consumers
• Client-focused, with a strong capacity to build credibility and trust
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Tenacity and an aptitude for Sales
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Proven experience managing budgets
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Valid Driver’s license within Canada - Driver abstract may be requested
• Travel is a big portion of this role. Must be willing to drive 30% of the time.
  
  

About Wk Kellogg Co

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.

WK Kellogg Co is proud to offer industry competitive benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For US Applicants

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment