District Manager

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Fertility benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Republic National Distributing Company in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a District Manager to lead the sales team and drive program execution across accounts. The role requires hands-on leadership, market analysis, and collaboration with suppliers to meet goals.

You will manage territories, train reps, forecast demand, and monitor performance while coordinating promotions and events, including nights and weekends. A four-year degree and beverage industry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree, preferred.
• One to two years of management experience in adult beverage industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and order processing systems or the aptitude to learn.
• Requires a current, valid state driver's license and ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and ABC License, as required by the state.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and direct sales reps to achieve sales goals, placement objectives, and company standards.
• May conduct strategic sales negotiations with key accounts.
• Survey market area to detect business trends and opportunities for new products or applications.
• Assist in the development of sales forecasts, plan for sales activities, and secure resources.
• Control and manage sales performance by measuring, reporting results, evaluating, and correcting performance.
• Organize team by structuring territories, delegating work, and staffing positions.
• Provide leadership in decisions, developing personnel, and motivating staff.
• Conduct weekly sales meetings to disseminate supplier information and train on products and promotions.
• Job duties include working nights and weekends on promotional activities and other account activities.

Job description

Company

Republic National Distributing Company

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Summary

RNDC is looking for talented and energetic District Managers to join our growing Sales team. The District is responsible for field execution of sales initiatives, the training and development of Sales Representatives as well as execution of all sales/promotional programs.

In this role, you will

• Develop, train, and direct sales reps to achieve sales goals, and placement objectives and to ensure company standards are met.
• May conduct strategic sales negotiations with key accounts.
• Survey market area to detect business trends and opportunities for new products or new applications for existing products.
• Assist in the development of sales forecasts. Plan for sales activities by forecasting conditions, defining objectives and strategies, and securing resources.
• Control and manage sales performance by measuring and reporting results, evaluating, and correcting performance and administering policies and procedures.
• Organize team by structuring the territories, delegating work, and staffing positions.
• Provide leadership in making decisions, developing personnel, communicating with, and motivating staff.
• Conduct weekly sales meetings for the purpose of disseminating supplier information, product, and sales training and to obtain feedback on the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of the sales and promotional activities.
• Job duties include working nights and weekends on promotional activities and other account activities.

What you bring to RNDC

• Four-year college degree, preferred.
• One to two years of management experience in adult beverage industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and order processing systems or the aptitude to learn.
• Requires a current, valid state driver's license, ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company and Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
• Quarterly Bonus Incentives
• Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 Considerations

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

• Bachelors degree
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certifications

Nearest Major Market

Albuquerque

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process,