Beverage District Sales Leader

Imperial Beverage; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

PTO

Training and development

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Weekly pay

Transit reimbursement

Trips for learning

Job summary

Imperial Beverage, a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor, seeks a seasoned Sales Manager to lead a team of Account Managers servicing bars, grocers, and restaurants. You will coach, plan routes, and drive sales growth in Washtenaw County and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates have sales and leadership experience, a Bachelor's in Sales/Marketing, and a readiness to relocate if needed. This full-time role offers strong compensation, benefits, and career growth in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Sales and Business Marketing.
• Management and sales experience required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Must live in assigned market.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work varying hours to accommodate customer needs and special events.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with various types of people.
• Desire to stay up-to-date on industry trends and product knowledge.
• Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license.

Responsibilities

• Check the schedule you put together for the week to see what accounts and employees you will be visiting for the day
• Create a plan for each stop, which can include product samples, reviewing sales numbers, and ensuring we are helping the account succeed
• Grab an energy drink, jump in your car, and start driving to your first stop
• Check in with your team throughout the day to answer questions and see if they need anything
• Depending on the day, when you visit an account, you may be training a new employee, resolving issues, sampling products with the purchaser, merchandising, job shadowing an employee, providing coverage for a sales route, or ensuring we are meeting account standards
• Run sales reports for your team to track goals and identify sales opportunities
• Prepare and present information at weekly sales meetings
• Lead and coach your team

Skills

Management experience

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Business Marketing

Job description

Imperial Beverage, a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor, seeks a seasoned Sales Manager to lead a team of Account Managers servicing bars, grocers, and restaurants. You will coach, plan routes, and drive sales growth in Washtenaw County and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates have sales and leadership experience, a Bachelor's in Sales/Marketing, and a readiness to relocate if needed. This full-time role offers strong compensation, benefits, and career growth in a dynamic market.