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Branded Products PNW Territory Manager (Turf & Ornamental)

Wilbur-Ellis Company, AZ, USA

Pay: $115,400-$151,620/yr

Job type: Full Time


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Role Overview

The Branded Products Pacific Northwest Territory Manager - Turf & Ornamental is responsible for driving sales growth and market adoption of Wilbur-Ellis branded products, focused on the Turf & Ornamental markets including Golf, Turf/Landscape, Nursery/Greenhouse, and Vegetation Management.

This role serves as the primary field-based technical and commercial expert for branded products, working closely with customers, distributors, and internal sales teams to deliver value through data-driven recommendations, education, and execution of regional business plans. The Territory Manager collaborates closely with Product/Portfolio Management, Strategic Marketing, and R&D to ensure market feedback, product positioning, and local execution align with broader portfolio strategies.

A Sample of What You'll Do in This Role

  • Drive sales growth and market penetration of Wilbur-Ellis branded products within Turf & Ornamental (T&O) segments including Golf, Turf/Landscape, Nursery/Greenhouse, and Vegetation Management.
  • Build, manage, and expand relationships with key accounts, distributors, and influencers within the professional T&O market.
  • Promote and deliver research data, field trial results, and technical insights to support branded product positioning and validate local fit.
  • Advocate for branded solutions that deliver measurable customer value.
  • Lead and support internal sales team, dealer, and end-user training and events.
  • Provide regional pricing guidance and market intelligence.
  • Develop and execute annual territory business plans.
  • Communicate product updates and launch initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Product/Portfolio Management and Strategic Marketing.
  • Support forecasting and internal systems (PROS, ADAPT, Business Planning tools).

What You Bring to This Role

  • 5+ years of sales or technical sales experience
  • Strong agronomic or horticultural background
  • Experience interpreting research trials and data
  • Understanding of plant nutrition, fertilizer, biological and synthetic products
  • Experience with marketing program execution
  • Experience managing a sales portfolio and forecasts
  • Working knowledge of pricing and margin principles
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • You have solid leadership and relationship-building skills
  • You're a creative and critical thinker
  • You're comfortable serving as the voice of the market
  • You have excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • You have strong organization and time management skills
  • You have the ability to influence without formal authority

Compensation and Benefits

  • In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $115,400 to $151,620. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
  • This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits:

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

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