Territory Manager

EVERGREEN•New Orleans, LA

26d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Evergreen is seeking a motivated sales professional to manage and grow a territory of independent retailers across multiple channels, including hardware stores, garden centers, drug and pharmacy retailers, specialty gift shops, and hospital gift stores. The role focuses on building long-term retail partnerships, presenting new and seasonal product collections, developing assortments, and identifying opportunities to grow accounts. Territory Managers manage their work independently using a process-driven sales playbook and digital tools, with support from onboarding, training, coaching, and collaboration with management. The posting lists the territory as Louisiana, including Alexandria and south Louisiana, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. It also contains a conflicting reference to hiring for a Minnesota territory. The role offers a base salary plus commission and annual bonus opportunities, with potential first-year earnings of $80,000–$90,000 or more. Territory Managers receive a monthly expense allowance and hotel per diem. Evergreen provides medical benefits, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, a 401(k) with company match, employee discounts, sales resources, and training. The job includes visiting retailers and attending market events, showroom visits, and seasonal summits.

Requirements

Sales experience; the posting seeks an experienced sales professional.
Ability to manage and grow a portfolio of 100 or more accounts independently.
Ability to build and maintain long-term retail partnerships.
Ability to follow a structured sales playbook and maintain consistent daily habits.
Comfort using social media and basic Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and OneDrive.
Comfort using technology and data to manage accounts, stay organized, and support retailers.
Adaptability, self-reliance, intellectual curiosity, and a growth mindset.
Motivation to earn through salary, commission, and bonuses.

Nice To Haves

An eye for trends, merchandising, and product storytelling.
Experience working with independent retailers or in a trend-driven industry.
An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in territory growth.

Responsibilities

Plan the week using Evergreen’s process-driven playbook to maximize time in the market.
Visit independent retailers to present new collections, review assortments, and identify growth opportunities.
Introduce trend-forward product lines and seasonal programs throughout the year.
Partner with retailers on merchandising, product storytelling, and in-store strategy.
Build and maintain strong retail relationships while growing the active account base.
Manage a portfolio of 100 or more accounts and prospect for opportunities within the territory.
Use digital tools, CRM, and reporting to track progress, plan future visits, and stay connected with customers.
Attend Evergreen market events, showroom visits, and seasonal summits.

Benefits

Base salary plus commission and annual bonus opportunities.
Potential first-year earnings of $80,000–$90,000 or more.
Monthly expense allowance and hotel per diem.
Comprehensive medical benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match.
Employee discounts across Evergreen’s family of brands.
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training.
In-field training, coaching, and collaboration with management.
Advanced ordering system with real-time inventory visibility.
24/7 online resource center for employees and customers.
Digital platform for communication, merchandising ideas, product videos, and success stories.
Access to Evergreen’s 20,000-square-foot showroom in Richmond and remote showroom tours.