Territory Manager
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Territory Manager – Food & Beverage is responsible for driving sustainable sales growth and market penetration within assigned territories by delivering cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to food and beverage manufacturing customers . This role combines commercial sales leadership, technical solution selling, and customer relationship , ensuring customers meet operational efficiency, food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
The Territory Manager acts as a trusted advisor to customers, supporting them through cleaning program optimization, hygiene audits, and value-based solution delivery while strengthening Diversey’s competitive position in the F&B manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Develop and execute territory plans to achieve sales targets, volume growth, and profitability objectives
- Identify and convert new business opportunities within food and beverage manufacturing plants (e.g., beverage, dairy, bakery, meat, processed foods)
- Grow existing accounts through solution expansion, cross-selling, and contract renewal
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and solution design to negotiation and closing
Customer & Key Account Management
- Build strong, long-term relationships with plant managers, quality assurance, production, sanitation, and procurement teams
- Position Diversey as a strategic hygiene partner, not just a chemical supplier
- Conduct regular customer reviews to track KPIs, value delivered, and improvement opportunities
- Handle customer concerns and coordinate timely resolution with internal teams
Technical & Solution Selling
- Deliver cleaning and hygiene programs aligned with food safety standards
- Recommend appropriate chemicals, dosing systems, cleaning equipment, and digital solutions
- Conduct site audits, hygiene assessments, and trials to support solution implementation
- Collaborate with application specialists on trials, validations, and performance optimization
Territory & Market Intelligence
- Monitor competitor activity, pricing trends, and market developments within the assigned territory
- Identify emerging customer needs related to sustainability, water and energy efficiency, and automation
- Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and business reports
Internal Collaboration
- Partner with Technical Service, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless solution delivery
- Support new product launches and marketing initiatives in the F&B segment
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ethical guidelines