Area Manager (Combo)- Wilsonville

Socket.dev; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in the United States seeks a seasoned sales leader to plan, develop, and implement long and short-term strategies for a regional sales force. You will manage a team of sales representatives, define expectations, coordinate territories and quotas, and collaborate with key accounts to grow market share.

This role offers a competitive salary, incentives, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of demonstrated management experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of wine and spirits to include regions/varietals, product/food pairing techniques, basic production, and service.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement long and short-term strategies and marketing programs for a sales force covering a large territory, district, or region.
• Manage a team of sales representatives; define expectations, monitor progress, and counsel if expectations are not met.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and initiatives.
• Direct sales development activity and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
• Conduct sales meetings, product presentations, train, develop, and motivate the team to foster the success of the overall sales team.
• Call on key accounts in designated territory/region and work with sales management to develop overall sales strategies.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Account management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

$50,000-$70,000 per year plus incentives and car allowance.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Plan, develop, and implements long and short-term strategies and marketing programs for a sales force covering a large territory, district, or region. Manage a team of sales representatives; define expectations, monitor progress, and counsel if expectations are not met.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a team of sales consultants; define expectations, monitor progress and counsels if expectations are not met
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and initiatives
• Direct sales development activity and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals
• Conduct sales meetings, product presentations, train, develop, and motivate the team to foster the success of the overall sales team
• Call on key accounts in designated territory/region and work with sales management to develop overall sales strategies
• Collaborate with key accounts in a geographic region to improve the distribution of product within set accounts
• Align with supplier representatives to understand their brands, sales goals/projections, and support in securing additional market share through the team's effective selling approach
• Meet with key clients, assisting sale consultants with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals
• Analyze and control expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements
• Prepare periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of demonstrated management experience
• Comprehensive understanding of wine and spirits to include regions/varietals, product/food pairing techniques, basic production, and service
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

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