Retail Territory Manager
About the role
As a Retail Territory Manager, you’re the heartbeat of Mondelēz’s in-store success. You lead the charge in delivering world-class Direct Store Delivery (DSD) execution—bringing beloved brands to life on shelves across your territory. This role blends strategy, agility, and people skills. You’re not just managing a territory—you’re energizing it. Whether you're optimizing displays, solving challenges on the fly, or collaborating with retail teams, you’re the face of excellence and the spark behind every snack sale.
Responsibilities
- Hit the Numbers: Deliver monthly and quarterly sales targets by unlocking growth across assigned accounts using retail selling methodologies and executing customer plans
- Lead with Impact: Manage and inspire a team of full-time and part-time Merchandisers from hiring and coaching to performance development
- Drive Execution Excellence: Ensure flawless rollout of sales priorities and merchandising programs in-store
- Consult & Sell: Provide expert, on-site sales consultation to customers, securing incremental opportunities and executing HQ programs
- Plan for Growth: Tailor data-driven sales strategies to store demographics and customer needs to fuel territory expansion
- Build Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with store personnel to identify opportunities and deliver top-tier service
- Optimize Resources: Strategically deploy merchandisers and order writers to maximize shelf impact and sales volume
- Champion Store Success: Oversee product ordering, display execution, and unsaleables management in collaboration with Full-Time Order Writers (FTOWs)
- Own the Cadence: Design and execute a smart store schedule to strengthen relationships and drive results
- Stay Safe & Compliant: Operate within Mondelēz International’s safety and operational guidelines
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the person resides
- High School Diploma or GED required; college degree highly preferred
- Flexible work schedule, including ability to work weekends and holidays
- 3-5 years of selling experience with a strong sales background and excellent understanding of business processes and systems
- Ability to perform physical activities (frequent lifting, bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs., occasionally over 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.)
- Successful completion of drug test, MVR check, and general background check
- Must be located within 40 miles of the specified cities: Madison, WI; Sun Prairie, WI; Stoughton, WI; McFarland, WI; DeForest, WI; Columbus, WI; Beaver Dam, WI
Skills
- Results-Driven: Consistently pursues goals and delivers strong business outcomes
- Relationship Builder: Builds trust and rapport with customers, team members, and cross-functional partners
- Agile & Adaptable: Responds quickly to changing priorities and thrives in dynamic retail environments
- Organized & Strategic: Plans effectively, prioritizes tasks, and manages time to meet objectives
- Collaborative Problem Solver: Resolves challenges with creativity and diplomacy, engaging others to find solutions
- Clear & Empathetic Communicator: Communicates with impact across verbal, non-verbal, and written channels
- Business-Savvy & Curious: Understands the broader business context and applies sound judgment
- Tech-Confident: Navigates retail systems and tools with ease to support operations
Benefits
- Health insurance, wellness and family support programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time
- Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $56,200 to $77,275. The exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. This position is also eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
Schedule
- Flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Company vehicle provided, including a gas card and vehicle maintenance program