Beverage District Sales Leader

Columbia Distributing Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Incentives/ bonuses

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a District Manager to lead and support the sales team across assigned accounts in the Washington region. You will drive monthly, quarterly and annual objectives, mentor Sales Representatives and Sales Associates, and ensure execution of company goals in fast-paced markets.

The role requires extensive beverage industry knowledge, strong KPIs, and the ability to build relationships with major chains, independents, and on-premise accounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required — Fleet Safety Policy.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or advanced degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years beverage industry sales experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years previous sales management experience.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and distribution goals by executing objectives.
• Manage inventory expenses per policy.
• Administer, educate and train employees to ensure goal execution.
• Interact with inter-company departments, suppliers and customers.
• Develop and grow net core brand distribution.
• Create retail promotions aligned to customer base.
• Sell and merchandise the Columbia Distributing portfolio.
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate staff.

Skills

Sales leadership

Beverage industry knowledge

KPIs & analytics

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Account management

Team development

AS400 familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking a District Manager to lead and support the sales team across assigned accounts in the Washington region. You will drive monthly, quarterly and annual objectives, mentor Sales Representatives and Sales Associates, and ensure execution of company goals in fast-paced markets.

The role requires extensive beverage industry knowledge, strong KPIs, and the ability to build relationships with major chains, independents, and on-premise accounts.