Manager, District Sales

AB InBev Growth Group$84K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Demonstrated coaching and supervisory experience preferred
  • Positive, service-oriented attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Highly organized with project management skills
  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record
  • 1+ years of Sales Route experience in grocery or liquor stores
  • 1+ years in the beverage or consumer products industry
  • Ability to commute to an expanded territory
  • Physical capability to handle products and perform lifting tasks

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a team of Sales Representatives
  • Maintain required retail call frequency
  • Establish and monitor quality control standards
  • Develop and execute sales programs to meet objectives
  • Ensure compliance with legal and company standards
  • Resolve retailer questions and concerns
  • Manage expenses within assigned area
  • Participate in product samplings for brand awareness

Benefits

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness accounts
  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
  • 401(k) options with company matching contribution
  • Fast-paced working environment in a team-oriented company
  • Free Beer!
Full Job Description

SALARY: $84,800-$100,700, bonus eligible

ROLE SUMMARY:

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career by taking on a leadership role, and do you have an extensive amount of Sales Route experience? If so, then the District Sales Manager is the perfect role for you! As District Sales Manager, you will be managing and leading a team of Sales Representatives—ensuring that the team is executing up to expectation and driving results in the trade. This position plays a vital part in executing the priorities of the Wholesaler network. If you are looking to improve your leadership skills, apply your sales knowledge, and manage a territory of retail accounts, you’ve come to the right place!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage, lead, motivate, and develop personnel, including selection, performance management, and employee relations by Wholesale Equity Agreement. 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 Selling 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 

  • Participate in samplings to support brand awareness and consumer trials 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 21 years of age

  • High school diploma or GED required (no degree required for any position within AB ONE Wholesalers!)

  • Demonstrated coaching skills, supervisory experience preferred 

  • Positive, service-oriented attitude

  • Proficient in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

  • Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects 

  • Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record

  • Must meet Wholesaler Equity Agreement certification requirements for the position within required timeframes 

  • 1+ years of Sales Route experience calling on grocery stores, package liquor stores, or similar experience 

  • 1+ years of experience in beverage or consumer products industry  

  • Able to commute to an expanded territory 

  • Ability to move products, hang merchandise, and fulfill other physical requirements including repetitive lifting, bending, and pulling/pushing

BENEFITS:

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 

  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 

  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 

  • Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

  • Free Beer!

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