Job Description

Territory Sales Representative 

(Exempt) 

At Canidae we believe that what’s best for our pets is best for us all. That’s why for the last 25 years we’ve been committed to providing high-quality pet food for pets and their people. Our products are packed full of goodness to bring out the best in pets, with recipes made from wholesome ingredients and formulated for whole-body health.

Goodness comes through not just in the quality of our ingredients and formulas, but also through the dedicated employees we hire. The talented teams at our plant in Brownwood, Texas, our headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and our national sales force across the country work together every day to bring happiness and health to pets, because we believe that happy pets make happy humans. Joining Canidae means joining a company committed to nurturing the health of pets and their people but also the health of our planet at large, through our investment in regenerative agriculture and sustainable business practices. If that's the type of environment that most interests you, this position may present you with a great opportunity to further develop your sales career and skills.

The TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE will report to the District Sales Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Find and develop new retailers to sell Canidae products
• Expand existing customers sales through increased volume and / or introduction of new products
• Manage product orders for customers
• Train customers and their team on Canidae’s products
• Represent the organization and its products in store and at events
• Actively participate in promotions and product reviews
• Work with distribution representatives and suppliers
• Collaborate with sales team on strategy, best practices, etc.
• Perform store check-ins to communicate with customers, train them on Canidae’s products, assist with in store presentation, understand the local market and their specific needs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to drive a car

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• At least 2-5 years of general sales and/or field sales experience
• Driver’s licenses and clean driving record is required for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Drive and Results Orientation
• Strong Customer Relationship skills
• Excellent Account Planning skills
• Strong computer skills including a solid working knowledge of Excel 
• Business Acumen
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Canidae is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.