Territory Manager – Maryland, Washington DC

Ace Hardware Corporation

. Grow profitable sales with current and new Emery Jensen customers in Maryland and Delaware .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business-to-business sales expertise with a focus on strategic planning and relationship building. Proficient in managing multiple projects while effectively communicating with key stakeholders and internal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business-To-Business Sales ExperienceStrategic Sales PlanningExcellent Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Sales Growth PlansProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsCustomer EngagementSales Program Implementation

Soft Skills

Listening SkillsStrategic ThinkingJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseBA/BS Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Hardware SalesCustomer Base GrowthSales ObjectivesRetail EngagementTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow profitable sales with current and new Emery Jensen customers in Maryland and Delaware
Deliver annual sales and profit objectives through a strategic sales plan
Engage retailers and increase the Emery Jensen customer base within a defined geographic territory
Execute and implement new programs at the store level
Represent Emery Jensen professionally and ethically in day-to-day activities
Develop and foster relationships with key decision makers
Organize and prioritize weekly customer visits
Maintain working knowledge of the territory and new and existing business
Communicate successes and challenges to the Emery Jensen Leadership Team
Work with Sales Support, the Care Center, and internal business partners to resolve customer issues and questions
Collaborate with Emery Jensen team members to share ideas and sales successes
Exercise sound judgment regarding travel, entertainment, vehicle, and other expenses

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of business-to-business sales experience preferred
Hardware sales experience is a plus
Excellent listening and negotiating skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong strategic thinking abilities, including developing and implementing sales growth plans
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Extensive travel required, including overnight travel
Valid driver’s license required
BA/BS degree or equivalent preferred
Preferred residence in the Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD metro areas
Must be authorized to work without employment visa sponsorship; position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive opportunities based on role/grade level
401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contribution the first year and annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits
21 days of vacation immediately available, prorated in the first year
Up to 6 paid holidays depending on month of hire
Company car, phone, and fuel card for field-based positions
Annual Cares Week
20 hours off work per year for volunteering
Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
On-site classes and facilitator-led courses
Tuition assistance program
Performance management and development/coaching
Campus events including Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
On-site/mobile services including mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, and recycling
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers, and more
Birth/adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program with access to therapists, lawyers, financial guidance, elder and childcare assistance, and entertainment event assistance
Identity theft protection