Director of Sales

Carbliss - THE PREMIUM Ready to Drink Cocktail; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Car Allowance

Paid Time Off

Yearly all-inclusive trip for (2)

6 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability (100% Company Paid)

9 Paid Holidays plus Birthday off

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the United States is seeking a Director of Sales for the North Central Region. This role involves overseeing the execution of product strategies, managing distributor relationships, and developing the sales team. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in distributor management and a strong analytical background. The position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Distributor Management experience in the Beverage category.
• 3-5 years developing Regional and Local Key Accounts.
• Experience managing and training effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of Carbliss SKU's across assigned geography.
• Train Sales team on Distributor Management.
• Provide monthly distribution status and sales reporting.

Skills

Distributor Management

Sales Strategy Development

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

IRI Data

Nielsen Data

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Carbliss - THE PREMIUM Ready to Drink Cocktail provided pay range

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Current Coverage Needed for North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois.

(Candidate Must Reside in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois or be Willing to Relocate)

Join Carbliss as the Director of Sales for the North Central Region and take your career on an exhilarating adventure! Lead our dynamic team and drive innovation in the booming beverage industry. You will have the chance to craft compelling strategies, connect with customers, and watch your ideas come to life in a fast-paced, energetic environment. Collaborate with passionate, exceptional people who share your hunger for excellence and creativity. This is not just a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and redefine the beverage landscape in the Southeast.

Join us at Carbliss and be part of something truly special! You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Car Allowance, Paid Time Off, Yearly all-inclusive trip for (2), 6 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Short and Long-Term Disability (100% Company Paid). Enjoy 9 Paid Holidays (plus Veteran's Day for Veterans) and Birthdays off.

Full Job Description

This position will play a key role in the introduction and execution of Carbliss Premium Spirits Cocktails brands by partnering with Carbliss' Distributor and Retailer partners to optimize distribution and sales performance, manage budgets, provide informational and data support to develop current and new business opportunities and provide business analytics and brand guidance to distribution partners and Market Managers.

CARBLISS: OUR STORY

Carbliss is a brand of SNFood & Beverage which is a family-owned and operated Ready to Drink Cocktail who stands for quality, excellence & innovation. We hire exceptional people who will lead & make learning part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration and motivation is at the core of what we do! An entrepreneurial spirit and ability to change directions quickly is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of all Carbliss SKU's throughout assigned geography to standard on Distribution, Pricing, Promotion, Display and Merchandising
• Work with the team on Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly objectives and oversee their performance
• Train Sales team - developing their understanding of the US Alcoholic Beverage Category, Distributor Management & Account Execution
• Work closely with Carbliss Distributors to ensure proper execution and support for all Carbliss brands at retail across all priority channels
• Prioritize and develop direct business relationships and execution in Retail Chain accounts across channels
• Understand from experience how to influence and gain execution in top markets and accounts which drives the majority of overall business
• Build Product Specific Distributor Target List across all channels as well as oversee execution of Accounts identified as Key on and off premise Accounts
• Partner with Distributors and their National Accounts teams to ensure current Marketing programs are discussed, planned for execution, implemented and followed up on so resources are being used effectively
• Provide monthly distribution status vs goals and other important sales related reporting
• Prepare and lead key Distributor Annual Business planning, QBR's and Monthly Meetings
• Ensure all Carbliss Marketing updates are properly communicated and executed throughout geography
• Review with Manager and provide Monthly Shipment and Depletions updates to all Key Carbliss Personnel and Distributors throughout geography

Budget Management

• Budget and Spend to A&P, G&A, POS and programming dollars budget to maximize overall shipments and depletions
• Review all Monthly Actual vs. Spend Reports
• Participate in the monthly spend reviews with Accounting & Marketing Team to discuss significant variances to plan
• Provide insights to Finance and Marketing teams as to what spending best maximizes the use of A&P spending
• Ensure PO's are routinely set up for all activities to have visibility to all committed spend

Decision Support & Analyses

• Analyze depletion trends to identifying potential areas of risk or opportunity in assigned geography. Partner with Distributor and their Key Accounts teams to put plans in place to mitigate risk or maximize business opportunities.
• Analyze National/Local Syndicated Data to understand and communicate Sales, Distribution and Velocity trends to have better understanding of market gap analysis
• Provide ad-hoc analysis on an as needed basis relating to Sales Trends, Distribution, Budgeting and Syndicated Data.
• Partner with Distributor Key Accounts team in sizing up new business opportunities to support our long-term growth initiatives. This will include understanding volume assumptions, promotional activity, pricing, margins, incremental A&P and G&A needed to support the project.

Business Analytics

• Evaluate Sales, distribution, syndicated data and recommend sales actions and opportunities
• Work with Distributor Inventory Personnel to ensure shipment budgets are on target, monitor wholesaler inventories, manage forecast, red flag potential OOS

What We Value

• Team Members who are Hungry, Humble & Smart
• Comfortable with being very involved in the details and having the ability to see the big picture to prioritize workload effectively
• Comfortable with a dynamic and fluid role and work environment similar to "Start-up" company
• Experience seeking and growing new business both directly and indirectly
• Excel in a highly competitive environment with relatively low and limited resources
• Experience in prioritizing all area of job function with complete understanding on which functions will result in maximizing sales and revenue
• Exceptional communication skills; experience working cross-functionally is a must
• Effective at building relationships; will be especially critical in building rapport with new distributor, Retailer partners
• Adaptable and flexible at the changing needs, but also be able to fulfill all monthly responsibilities.
• Ability to successfully interface and communicate with all levels of executive and operating management and well as street level distributors sales personnel
• Must be able to lead projects and manage cross-functionally key deliverables
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills

What We Expect From You

• 5+ years of Distributor Management in Beer category or Beverage CPG preferred
• 3-5 years experience developing Regional and Local Key Accounts
• Travel required up to 50%
• Extensive Multi Market/State Alcoholic or non-Alcoholic Beverage experience with background and understanding of key market difference throughout assigned geography
• Successful background in influencing Executive, Senior Management and Executing Level personnel with Distributor, Key Account and Internal partners
• Experience managing, training and building an effective team
• Must have On and Off Premise Key Accounts experience and responsibility
• In depth experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, IRI Data, Nielsen Data. Background using VIP and experience using other internal data sources preferred
• Cross Functional Influencer with experience working with Sales, Key Account, Marketing, Operations, HR and Finance Teams
• Successful background in both launching new brands and maintaining existing brands

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds repetitively on an occasional basis
• Use arms, wrists, hands, grasp, reach
• We offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.

Candidates currently employed by Carbliss wholesalers or distributors will need written permission to be considered for a position.

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Food and Beverage Services

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