Market Manager - Food & Beverage - Midwest

Stonhard

$100K — $135K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years' experience in sales, design, or a similar role in the Food and Beverage industry.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, along with effective presentation capabilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a self-directed, rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
  • Proficient in Salesforce.com and Microsoft 365.
  • Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Profit and Loss management and growth strategy for the Food and Beverage business in the region.
  • Prepare performance reports for senior management to evaluate market conditions.
  • Develop market forecasts and growth strategies, ensuring effective monitoring of market penetration.
  • Train and motivate Territory Managers and other sales representatives to drive market engagement.
  • Manage relationships for National and Regional Accounts, acting as a primary contact for Key Accounts.
  • Oversee key partnerships with Architectural Design and Engineering firms, as well as Specialty Contractors within the region.

Benefits

  • 401k with company match after 6 months.
  • Pension plan for long-term financial security.
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision insurance coverage.
  • Flexible work schedule to improve work-life balance.
  • Life insurance options for added security.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Essential Functions:
  • Direct responsibility for Profit and Loss / Growth of Food and Beverage business within the defined region.
  • Compiles reports for Director of Food & Beverage and Senior Director who shares with VP - Sales, VP - Business Development and General Sales Managers across the USA evaluating Food and Beverage Market performance.
  • Responsible for market forecasting, strategic plan for growth, monitors and reports on market penetration.
  • Trains, monitors and motivates the Territory Managers, Architectural Design & Engineering Reps and Area Managers to promote and sell into the Food and Beverage Market.
  • Responsible for National and Regional Accounts in the Region - could include main lead for Key Accounts.
  • Handle the key relationships for Food and Beverage accounts, Architectural Design and Engineering firms, and Design Build firms, along with Specialty Contractors in the region.


Minimum Requirements:
  • 4+ years' industry experience in similar sales, design, or equivalent role.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, presentation, organization and planning skills.
  • Must be very flexible and able to work in a self-directed, rapidly changing environment.
  • Has the ability to organize and prioritize activities.
  • Must be computer literate with experience using technology and customer relationship management software (Salesforce.com), and Microsoft 365.
  • Valid Driver's License


Physical Requirements:
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to physically transport sample case and literature to customers (approximately 40 lbs. weight)
  • Must possess reliable transportation (driving time in a typical day - 30%
  • This position requires wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, high-visibility vest, and depending on the task, may also require ear protection, respirators, safety harnesses, and specialized protective clothing, while on the worksite.


Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000

Bonus potential (First 2 years average): approx. $75,000 to $100,00 plus

Supplemental Pay Types: Bonus Pay, car allowance, expenses

Benefits: 401k w/ company match after 6 months, Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, flexible schedule, life insurance, tuition reimbursement

These ranges are an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs and other considerations permitted by law.

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