Area Sales Manager - Elmhurst, IL

Good Boy Vodka; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Boy Vodka, Inc. is seeking an Area Sales Manager to grow the brand across your territory by expanding on- and off-premise accounts, building relationships with buyers and distributors, and coordinating product tastings and events.

You will work with distributors and retailers to ensure commitments are met, educate customers about Good Boy Vodka products, track territory growth, and may lead a team of brand ambassadors. Travel, nights and some weekends required.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older at time of application.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Willing to travel for account management.
• Must be willing to work nights and occasional weekends.
• Be self-driven with strong initiative.
• Have strong verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable time management and organizational skills.
• Must have basic computer knowledge. Know how to work MS Office Suite and company email.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and communicate with your regional team
• Beverage industry knowledge and experience is a must.
• Good relationships, contacts and connections in the industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and sell Good Boy Vodka's product portfolio to new On and Off Premise accounts within your sales region.
• Visit existing accounts throughout your territory to build and maintain relationships with buyers and decision-makers.
• Utilize Karma/ VIP to document account visits.
• Host On and Off premise product samplings and events to engage consumers and create brand awareness.
• Work closely with distributor and retailer personnel to ensure commitments are delivered.
• Educate consumers, retailers and distributors on Good Boy Vodka products in your territory.
• Track all new and existing accounts and territory sales growth.
• Potentially manage a team of Good Boy Vodka Brand Ambassadors and Sales Representatives in your region.
• Communicate and work with our distribution partner and their sales force to ensure our brand is represented well.
• Participate in and coordinate planned Good Boy Vodka events

Skills

Area sales management

Beverage industry knowledge

Strong verbal communication

Time management

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Company email

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Who We Are:

GOOD BOY VODKA is a lifestyle brand with a purpose. Our mission is to contribute to the greater good through supporting and giving back to many charities, but specifically to our nations’ hard-working and every-sacrificing military veterans and dogs that fought, and continue to fight, for our freedoms. We have produced a premium quality vodka through extensive distilling and carbon filtration methods using corn to make it gluten free. We also have some of the best tasting, high quality canned cocktails on the market. We embrace all walks of life at Good Boy Vodka and encourage everyone to celebrate life and give thanks to our nation’s heroes!

About the Position:

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-driven Area Sales Manager to join our thrilling and fast-growing company. We are looking to hire a highly experienced Area Sales Manager to represent our brand. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with prior experience in the beverage industry.

What You’ll be doing:

• Pitch and sell Good Boy Vodka's product portfolio to new On and Off Premise accounts within your sales region.
• Visit existing accounts throughout your territory to build and maintain relationships with buyers and decision-makers.
• Utilize Karma/ VIP to document account visits.
• Host On and Off premise product samplings and events in order to engage consumers and create brand awareness.
• Work closely with distributor and retailer personnel to ensure that commitments are delivered.
• Educate consumers, retailers and distributors on Good Boy Vodka products that are represented within your territory.
• Track all new and existing accounts and territory sales growth.
• Potentially manage a team of Good Boy Vodka Brand Ambassadors and Sales Representatives in your region.
• Communicate and work with our distribution partner and their sales force to ensure our brand is being represented well in your region.
• Participate in and, in many cases, help coordinate planned Good Boy Vodka events

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Willing to travel for account management.
• Must be willing to work nights and occasional weekends.
• Be self-driven with strong initiative.
• Have strong verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable time management and organizational skills.
• Must have basic computer knowledge. Know how to work MS Office Suite and company email.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and communicate with your regional team
• Beverage industry knowledge and experience is a must.
• Good relationships, contacts and connections in the industry is strongly preferred.