Johnson Brothers

District Manager

Johnson Brothers$70K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in a Sales Consultant role or higher
  • Proven supplier management experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Make daily sound judgments to navigate complex situations
  • Create and communicate a compelling vision for the Division
  • Inspire commitment and drive results within the team
  • Lead change initiatives and foster a culture of experimentation
  • Cultivate a high-achieving environment for team development
  • Develop and empower team members towards accountability
  • Construct and monitor yearly business plans and product forecasts
  • Manage portfolio profitability and inventory levels across suppliers
  • Collaborate with key suppliers to achieve mutual goals
  • Drive results through innovative sales programs and strategies
  • Foster strong relationships with key suppliers for program success

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Supportive work environment that values team collaboration
  • Flexible work hours and a positive work-life balance
Full Job Description

What are we looking for?

We are searching for a high energy and motivated District Manager.You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of sales consultants in their Division. Leadership, People management and development, business planning, sales execution, and supplier management will all be major elements of this position.

Daily Activities:

Leadership:

  • Make sound judgments daily, seeing underlying concepts and patterns in complex situations.

  • Create and communicate vision throughout Division.

  • Inspire commitment throughout Division to accomplish desired results.

  • Lead change throughout Division and inspire a climate of experimentation.

People Management/Development:

  • Cultivate an environment for high achievement and personal development for team members.

  • Develop and empower team members.

  • Establish division wide accountability standards.

  • Leverage differences to create a diversified team.

Business Planning and Monitoring:

  • Construct yearly business plans to include detail product forecasting and budget management.

  • Manage profitability of portfolio to meet plan goals.

  • Maintain accurate inventory levels across all suppliers within portfolio.

  • Ensure Division in on plan through continual monitoring.

Sales Planning, Execution, and Monitoring:

  • Work with key suppliers to ensure mutually set goals are being met.

  • Construct programs that are driving results while maintaining profit goals.

  • Create division synergy around critical suppliers/programs to ensure success.

  • Understand all Johnson Brothers systems that are related to pricing/profitability: Schedules, Net Files, BDFs, and Supplier bill backs.

Supplier Management:

  • Foster a good working relationship with all key suppliers.

  • Work closely with key suppliers to drive agreed upon programs and goals.

  • Manage portfolio priorities to ensure key suppliers have the correct exposure/focus.

  • Work with suppliers and supplier reps to create a winning atmosphere within Division.

You will Need to Have:

  • 2-year minimum at a Sales Consultant role or higher.

  • Significant supplier management experience.

  • BS degree or equivalent work experience.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all functional areas and organizational levels.

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

About Johnson Brothers

Johnson Brothers is a family-owned wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages distributor with headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1953 by the Johnson family and has since grown to become one of the largest distributors in the United States. Johnson Brothers operates in 28 states and has a portfolio of over 6,000 products. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has a team of over 1,500 employees.
Learn more about Johnson Brothers
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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