Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Area Sales Manager is responsible for the direction and the implementation of all sales activities in the assigned market area to obtain budgeted case shipment levels of all Company product lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Able to form and maintain effective partnerships across organizational boundaries.
• Computer literacy required with proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Sugar CRM and on-line marketing / networking sources.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation skills required as typically negotiates in a competitive or adversarial environment.
• Typically expected to provide status reports to Executive Management.
• Consistent execution of calling new and existing accounts
• Develop ongoing revenue generating avenues beyond current portfolio of customers.
• Negotiate effectively to attain the annual case shipment commitment from current customers, while developing relationships and referrals.
• Create effective programs to achieve sales plan volumes.
• Obtain case shipment levels that meet or exceed budgeted levels for all product lines.
• Establish distribution system to ensure adequate product availability in all market channels.
• Analyze competitive performance by monitoring overall market conditions and account activity to enhance market position and anticipate consumer needs.
• Ensure effectiveness of promotions by conducting annual business reviews with clients in a timely manner.
• Prepares budgets and targets; maintains selling expenses in line with assigned budgets.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and operating plans.
• Utilization of CRM program to maintain account information and sales activity.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1-2 years of retail sales experience in the beverage industry preferred.
• Knowledge of professional selling techniques and use of CRM software strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills (including public speaking) in English.
• Strong interpersonal, sales presentation and merchandising skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Results driven, self-motivated.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full-Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to travel (90%) to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.