Territory Sales Manager – Ontario

New Business Development | Pet Industry

Company: Paw Valley Distributors

Territory: Ontario

Position: Full-Time | Field-Based

About Paw Valley Distributors

Paw Valley Distributors is an expanding Canadian pet products distributor representing a diverse portfolio of innovative brands from Canada and around the world.

Our growing product categories include premium pet treats, natural chews, grooming and wellness products, toys, enrichment products, feeding accessories, pet beds, cat litter and more.

We are building our retail distribution network across Canada and looking for experienced sales professionals who want to play a key role in that growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious, highly motivated Territory Sales Manager to develop our Ontario business from the ground up.

This is a new business development position with significant opportunity to build and grow an assigned territory.

We are looking for someone who already knows the Ontario pet retail industry, understands how to approach retail buyers and has the relationships and sales experience needed to open new accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and secure new independent pet specialty retailers throughout Ontario.
• Develop new relationships with store owners, purchasing managers and regional retail buyers.
• Build an active customer base and generate consistent sales through new account development.
• Introduce Paw Valley's portfolio of pet brands through store visits, sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Secure initial product listings, opening orders and repeat purchases.
• Develop relationships with regional retail chains and multi-store operators.
• Increase product distribution and assortment within newly established accounts.
• Identify opportunities within farm and feed stores, co-operatives, garden centres and other complementary retail channels.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates and territory development reports.
• Work directly with Paw Valley management on major retail opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows and retail events.
  

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, preferably within the Canadian pet industry.
• Established relationships with independent pet retailers throughout Ontario are strongly preferred.
• Proven success opening new accounts and developing territories.
• A proactive, hunter-style sales mentality.
• Strong understanding of retail margins, product presentations, merchandising and assortment development.
• Comfortable independently managing a territory with limited existing business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Ontario.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.
  

Compensation & Opportunity

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based commission or bonus structure.
• Vehicle or mileage allowance and approved travel expenses.
• Opportunity to build and develop a significant Ontario sales territory.
• Long-term career growth with an expanding Canadian distributor.
  

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proven sales professional who enjoys opening doors, securing new customers and building lasting retail relationships.

This is an opportunity to help establish Paw Valley as a recognized pet products distributor throughout Ontario.

Candidates with an established network of Ontario pet retailers and demonstrated new-business success are strongly encouraged to apply.