Area Sales Manager Job Opening

Area Sales Manager

Gulf Distributing Holdings Company LLC

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Category: Merchandiser

JOB POSTING

On Premise Area Sales Manager


Description:

The On Premise Area Sales Manager is responsible for leading, directing and controlling the sales, merchandising and activities within all assigned accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promote the sales of GDC products through personal selling efforts and regular contacts with individual accounts, chain stores and large retailers.
  • Continually direct and monitor the Salespersons in the areas of marketing plan goals, sales, new placements, distribution, rotation, code dates, pricing, POS, promotions and develop our draft beer portfolio.
  • Assist the Sales Manager in the development, implementation, and success of incentive programs that support and improve the sales of GDC.
  • Implement route re-alignments that are necessary to improve customer service.
  • Make sales calls on key accounts to ensure close working relationships with owners and managers.
  • Conduct Power Coaching ride with to train team on all aspects of their assigned duties.
  • Review and adjust daily (if necessary) the work assignments of the Merchandisers.
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Self-starter with the ability to manage others efficiently and effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
  • Schedule flexibility to include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed