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Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Open to the far Northern Counties of Illinois)
The District Manager - Wisconsin is a sales role, reporting to the Regional Manager - MN, WI, NE, ND, SD, responsible for overseeing the development of our sales and execution of our annual goals in the assigned area. This is a role for a go-getter- someone willing to be out selling our brands every day of the week. You will be the key ambassador for our company and the person responsible for working with sales reps and distributor managers to bring in the annual plan. Qualities we are looking for include:
- Go-Getter, someone who can work towards goal achievement
- Tenacity
- Reliability and integrity-your word means something
- Enjoys working with people
Objective: Attaining goals within given areaActivities to include
- Work with the Regional Manager to ensure goal clarity in the area
- Constant focus on achieving goals in the territory
- Working with the Regional Manager to provide solutions to move sales forward
- Pricing Opportunities
- Consistently updating distributors on where they are vs. goals and programs
- Selling with Profitable Volume Growth in mind
- Managing own T&E to ensure staying within budget
Experience Required- 5-7 years of alcohol beverage (emphasis on wine & spirits) sales experience in progressively more responsible roles.
- Current relationships in the market are a bonus
- Knowledge of core pricing principles
- Knowledge of key merchandising principles in the on and off-premises
- Knowledge of how restaurants run their beverage program
- Knowledge of how local chains and independent liquor stores plan and run their beverage business
Education / Professional Qualifications- Four-year college/university degree with a focus in Business Administration preferred.
- Advanced degree a plus.
SkillsFunctional- Exceptional Sales leadership skills with demonstrated ability to grow a profitable business.
- Strong command of effective Distributor leadership skills, influencing action to meet/exceed the business plan.
- Strong understanding of the alcohol beverage category and a proven ability to successfully manage a growing business through multiple Distributor points of contact.
- Sound understanding of business financials and experience in managing a budget.
- Proven ability to manage and influence distributor teams and execute business plans reflecting year-on-year growth.
- Experience in planning and managing new product launches. Supplier market visit planning.
- Familiarity with product sales - the ability to develop compelling selling stories to grow distribution and volume sales.
- Analytics - ability to take large amounts of data and mine the key insights that help develop a compelling sales presentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and experience in working with a multi-brand portfolio.
- Results oriented; thrives in a dynamic; fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
Technical- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.
- Excellent Analytics - the ability to take large amounts of data and mine the key insights that help develop a compelling sales presentation.
- Experience in the utilization of pricing, forecasting, and other Sales tracking and monitoring tools
Managerial- Ability to manage up to make sure the Regional Manager is aware of what is happening in the market.
- Work with counterparts across the region at times on blitzes.
Essential Job Functions- Must be able to lift 45lbs
- Must be able to travel 40-60% of the work week.
- Must be able to work some weekends and travel overseas for business purposes.
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annual
Benefits Overview:Palm Bay offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, personal time off and 11 paid company holidays.
