District Manager - Beverage

Description
Our Company
Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavours.
The Role
The District Manager is primarily a field-based job responsible for achieving sales and merchandising targets by effectively coaching and managing a team of Field Sales Representatives and Merchandisers. They are responsible for recruiting, interviewing, on-boarding, and training of direct reports. The District Manager will work hard, communicate well, build strong business relationships, and have a positive winning mentality.
If you currently work in the beverage space or believe you have what it takes to be successful in the space, this is a great company to join. We offer competitive pay and benefits, best in class training, cutting-edge technology and opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with General Manager to set sales and KPI targets
• Effective route rides focused on development of Merchandisers and Field Sales
• Gives direct and specific feedback to direct reports through effective coaching and performance reviews
• Recruit, interview, on-board, and train Merchandisers and Field Sales Representatives
• Communicate problems, needs, and successes with General Manager
• Conducts regular sales meetings designed to inspire, inform, and train direct reports
• Motivates and inspires sales team to be successful via professional trainings, positive and constructive feedback, building professional mentor relationships, and leading by example
• Complete needed administration through CRM

Key Skills And Experience Required

• Must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Strong analytical skills - data based decision making
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, VIP, and Encompass
• 3+ years of sales management experience in the beverage industry

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Travel

• This position requires a clean driving record and authorization to obtain your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) upon receiving and accepting a job offer.
• 50%

Compensation And Benefits Details

• Employee rewards program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match