Area Sales Manager

Description

$70,000- $100,000 annually (starting pay based on experience and industry knowledge)

Interested in joining a winning team? Start your career in beer with High Country Beverage!

High Country Beverage is a fast-paced company that's always looking for ways to improve customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees take pride in being a part of an award-winning beverage distributor, with top selling brands like Coors Light, Modelo Especial, White Claw, New Belgium, Samuel Adams, Guinness, Prime, and Corona. HCB is always looking for great employees to share in our passion for excellence! Our team-oriented culture and can-do attitude provide the perfect platform for individual growth opportunities in delivery, sales, marketing, warehouse, and administration.

Why High Country Beverage?

HCB employees rave about the team members and management they work with. The organized systems we have in place keep things running smoothly, which keeps our employees happy. Not to mention, a career in beer has a lot of perks, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and generous discounts on beverages.
• Up to 20 days paid time off your first year.
• Bi-weekly pay, with optional on demand pay.
• A collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and professional development.
• Opportunity to advance your career in the beverage industry.
• 401(k) Match: Up to 5% of your contributions, with a 2-year vesting period for company contributions.
• Fun perks: Sample new brews at company happy hours, attend company parties, and even get taxi reimbursement to promote safe fun.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Beverage Sales Manager to join our team. As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for closing out annual sales and distribution goals with your direct reports in your territory. You will motivate, train, and develop your sales representatives to be the top performers in their market.

Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed company sales and distribution targets and goals
• Coach, develop and train your sales team to be the best in the industry
• Develop and maintain great relationships with customers in your assigned territory
• Ensure our quality standards are maintained in assigned territory
• Conduct product tastings and promotions in top accounts to promote our brands
• Provide excellent customer service and support
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement sales strategies
• Attend community events to represent our company
• Adhere to all company policies and standards

If you are a self-starter and want to be a part of a great sales organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Ensure that all company products are represented at retail in line with Supplier Standards. Initiate and execute marketing concepts for all company brands and stress point-of-sale placements, proper shelf position, maximum display execution and price and ad feature activity with assigned sales reps.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in beverage sales management or related sales management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of the beer industry and market trends
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Please note selected candidates will be subject to an MVR & criminal background check and a pre-employment physical/drug screen.