Territory Manager

Territory ManagerFortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We're focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.At Fortune Brands, we're building something big. We're advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We're delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we've transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.Job DescriptionAs a Territory Manager supporting Fortune Brands Innovations and its family of brands including industry leaders in building materials and outdoor living you will be responsible for growing and maintaining strong relationships with distributors, dealers, and construction professionals to achieve sales, margin, and market share goals. You'll play a key role in expanding brand presence in your region by optimizing local distribution, driving share gains, and increasing product awareness. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams to implement promotions and programs while consistently tracking KPIs and business performance.We value individuals who can Think Fast, using data, tools, and field insights to make informed decisions and stay ahead of market dynamics; Work It Together, collaborating with distributors, dealers, and internal stakeholders to deliver joint business success; and Make the Hard Call, confidently prioritizing resources, accounts, and strategies to achieve meaningful results with clarity and care.Position location: This position is field-based and requires regular travel within the upstate New York territory. Candidates must reside within the core geography to effectively manage the territory and meet customer needs. Travel will typically include approximately two overnights per week.What you will be doing:Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales, margin, and expense goals.Increase market share and improve key performance indicators such as dealer share, product placement, and builder adoption.Identify, acquire, and retain key dealer and contractor accounts to build long-term brand loyalty.Optimize local distribution strategies and strengthen relationships to maximize territory impact.Partner with your Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute an annual business plan aligned with strategic priorities.Conduct Joint Business Planning (JBP) meetings with regional leadership and distributors to align on goals and performance metrics.Deliver engaging and informative product presentations to small and large audiences, both in-person and virtually (e.g., Microsoft Teams).Use CRM tools and company sales processes to track pipeline activity, territory coverage, and customer engagement.Provide competitive and market intelligence to internal stakeholders to inform program and pricing strategies.Uphold and model company policies and business ethics across all customer and internal interactions.QualificationsBasic:4+ years of outside sales experience in the building materials industry or related field.Experience with pull-through selling, influencing product selection at the contractor and builder level.Valid state-issued driver's license and access to reliable transportation.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to demonstrate products and deliver messages clearly to diverse audiences.Preferred:Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.Previous CRM experience and/or professional sales training.Additional InformationFortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $120,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability.Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.