Territory Sales Manager

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are front runners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage.

Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace  are looking for a Territory Sales Manager to join our team in Ontario, Canada.

Greetings from your future manager"We’re seeing incredible momentum across Canada —one of the fastest-growing regions in our business. It’s an exciting time for our team as we continue to build on this success and expand our impact.." - Philip Coates, Area Sales Director, East What you will do Develop existing and new customer relationships within sales territory, to serve as a strategic partner

Act as a trusted advisor to customers, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions

Responsible for securing, negotiating, and maintaining customer agreements

Use account management skills to plan and coordinate customer marketing and growth programs for customers

Gathers input from other company functions to fully satisfy the customers’ needs

Collaborate with Technical Sales, Insides Sales, and Customer Service to meet customer needs

Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to potential clients

Develop a thorough understanding of market conditions in assigned territory and develop a strategy to achieve revenue goals

Conduct territory analysis and planning to enable appropriate allocation of time to accounts and customers

Pipeline and forecast management for current and prospect customers along with evaluating opportunities and risks

Communicates regularly and prepare reports on key performance indicators and sales progress within the sales funnel/cycle and achievements

Perform all activities ethically and in full compliance of all laws, safety, and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures

Who you areYou have 5+ years of relevant sales or related experience; industry and product experience is preferred.

You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

You have knowledge of the packaging and label industry, which is an asset but not required.

You have experience with Microsoft Office and  have strong negotiation, financial, numerical, and business acumen skills.

You have excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.

You have advanced written and verbal communication skills and can build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

You have demonstrated fiscal responsibility and strong business ethics.

This is what we offer for youA meaningful job:
We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.

A caring community :
Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

Development opportunities :
We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

Responsible employer :
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be…