District Manager (Quality Beverage) - #1412508

Description

Position Overview

As a District Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving sales performance in your assigned market. You’ll lead and coach a sales team, helping them achieve maximum profitability and growth in line with our company vision and values. This position will be responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities for the primary ownership of accounts in the assigned area(s).

Essential Job Functions

• Manage lead, motivate and develop personnel including selection, performance management and employee relations
• Schedule and conduct ride-with and team sells as required
• Maintain retail call frequency as required
• Establish and monitor quality control standards (product freshness, finished product loss)
• Develop and execute Impact Excellence programs to drive key sales objectives
• Develop, implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators as it relates to the Sales Department
• Ensure compliance with all legal guidelines, Wholesaler Equity Agreement and Anheuser-Busch standards and policies
• Respond, investigate and resolve retailer questions and concerns
• Manage expenses for assigned area of responsibility
• Call on chain buyer to develop and implement retail chain programs
• Participate in samplings to support brand awareness and consumer trials
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and always strive to be the best
• Continuously expand your knowledge of complex brands and selling strategies
• Possess a strong understanding of consumer and brand marketing
• Demonstrated coaching skills, supervisory experience preferred
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects
  
  

Education/Experience/Training

• Valid Driver’s License with proof of no-fault insurance
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred
• Three to five years’ direct sales experience
• Proficient in Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  
  

Physical Demands and Environment

• Occasional physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds and the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the workday
• Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration
• Work requires travel and exposure to weather conditions while visiting customers, prospects or vendors
• Potential for accidents due to over the road travel including traffic accidents, delivery of goods or the set-up of displays
  
  

At Quality Beverage, we take pride in creating an environment where you can bring your best self to work. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We demonstrate this commitment through our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and by offering a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. We welcome everyone to apply and join a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!

Quality Beverage is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have facilities.

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NOTE: This job description covers the essentials but isn’t exhaustive. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks or duties to help meet the evolving needs of our organization.