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Territory Sales Manager-Canadian Locations and Buffalo, NY


Company : Sustana


Location : Markham, Ontario


Created : 2026-01-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Territory Sales Manager Canadian Locations and Buffalo, NY Title: Territory Sales Manager Sustana Recovery, Canadian Locations and Buffalo, NY Location: Based in Montreal, Markham, or Buffalo, NY Mandate: The Territory Sales Manager leads Sustana Recoverys wastepaper sales operations across Qubec, Ontario and Buffalo, NY divisions, overseeing sales teams. This role is responsible for driving profitable revenue growth, strengthening supplier and customer partnerships to ensure an effective, highperforming regional sales organization. The incumbent will develop strategic sales plans, identify new business opportunities, and manage key accounts across his wastepaper recycling sector. The Territory Sales Manager must demonstrate strong leadership, deep market identification and the ability to guide pricing. Benefits Competitive Salary and a bonus program A group insurance program including medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families Pension plan An employee Assistance Program Three halfdays per year to participate in activities that promote social wellbeing, sustainability, or charitable initiatives Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a regional sales team covering Ontario, Quebec and New York, setting clear goals and performance expectations. Support the onboarding of new CRM tool ensuring that all sales personnel are utilizing the tool to help manage current customers and grow their territory. Develop and execute sales strategies that achieve revenue, volume, and margin targets. Manage the strategic direction of the site ensuring that there is full alignment with inbound volume and the outbound sales strategy. Build, maintain, and expand relationships with suppliers, recycling mills, brokers, and industrial customers. Identify emerging market opportunities, new customers, and material supply sources to support regional growth. Oversee contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and service agreements to ensure longterm profitability. Monitor market trends, grade pricing, supply dynamics, and competitor activity to adjust strategies proactively. Partner with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimize inventory levels, material flow, quality, and transportation efficiency. Manage inventory grades and levels ensuring that all material is shipped within expected time frame. Manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting for sales performance, revenue, and profitability. Ensure compliance with company policies, sustainability standards, and industry regulations. Qualifications Minimum of 7 years of sales or procurement experience, preferably in recycling, wastepaper, fiber trading, manufacturing, or related supply chain environments. Bachelors degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred. Proven leadership experience managing multilocation or crossborder sales teams. Indepth understanding of wastepaper grades, end markets, logistics, and recycled fiber supply chains (preferred). Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a track record of closing complex commercial agreements. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, interpret financial data, and develop strategic sales plans. Capacity to navigate through a fastpaced and competitive marketplace. Excellent communication, relationship building, and stakeholder management abilities. Other Information The Territory Sales Manager will be expected to travel to Sustana facilities across Canada and U.S. to visit customers, prospect locations and visit the sites within their geography as needed. Overnight travel will be minimal. Sustana provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Sales and Business Development Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr