Territory Sales Manager (Northeast Division)

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J
Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The
Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY

Candidates must be located in Massachusetts or Connecticut. Territory includes
NY City, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine. The
Dippin’ Dots Territory Sales Manager (TSM) position, reporting to the Director of Sales, is responsible for managing and supporting all existing accounts and franchisees, prospecting for new business within the defined territory in order to meet or exceed the territory sales goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sell volume and distribution to meet/exceed the territory goals.
• Maximize sales to existing accounts and franchisees.
• Secure new accounts in assigned territory by prospecting and working with
• Help our customers resell our product.
• Manage & sell vs. the key control points of the business (flavors, point of
• Support the development and design of equipment that meets both Dippin’ Dots

Franchisees.

• Visit Franchisees’ retail locations to assist in their business operations
• Ensure compliance with DDF “Best Practices”, including support of new
• Provide support including training, new location start-ups, sales/marketing
• Visit each site within territory on a regular basis (coverage frequency
• Conduct Business Reviews with all customers – Preferably in person but
• Operate efficiently & economically.
• Work effectively with other sales team members and members of other
• Follow the established Territory Coverage.
• Plan and keep good records of all site visits, key calls and other notable
• Administrative responsibilities include forecasting, budget management,

COMPETENCIES

• Strong work ethic
• Assertive, personable, good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Perceptive Positive “can do” attitude Intelligent, good business judgment and
• Strong communication Skills – written & oral Leadership High energy level

Action oriented, takes initiative

• Tenacious Ambitious, self-motivated Resourceful, good problem-solving skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to push 50 pounds on wheels or cart
• Able to work with dry ice
• Valid Driver’s license with excellent driving record

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of college preferred
• Two (2) years of outside sales experience preferred unless recent college
• Strong computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel 60-75% of the time
US Salary Pay Range
$70,000—$75,000 USD
Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.