DISTRICT MANAGER

Quality Brands Distribution; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Phone allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance waiver option

Paid Time Off

401K with employer contribution

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Quality Brands Distribution is seeking a District Manager to lead a team of Sales Leads and drive growth across Western and Central North Dakota. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership in the field, coaching, and effective team management.

Based in the Bismarck area, you will coordinate with retailers and suppliers, manage routes, and ensure execution of promotions and company initiatives to achieve sales goals.

Qualifications

• Previous sales leadership or district management experience.
• Beverage, consumer packaged goods, wholesale distribution, or related industry experience preferred.
• Proven success coaching and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using sales reports and business data to improve performance.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and lead a team of Sales Leads to exceed sales goals.
• Conduct regular ride-alongs, coaching sessions, and one-on-one meetings.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor district sales performance and develop action plans to improve results.
• Ensure supplier programs, promotions, and company initiatives are executed successfully.
• Build strong relationships with retailers, suppliers, and key business partners.
• Understand every route within your district and provide support when coverage is needed.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new sales team members.
• Analyze sales reports, identify opportunities, and make data-driven business decisions.
• Partner with operations and leadership to deliver exceptional customer service and business results.
• Represent Quality Brands professionally throughout the market.

Skills

Sales leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Job description

| $70,000-$85,000 Salary | Car Allowance | Phone Allowance | Full Benefits |

Why Join Quality Brands?

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $85,000
• Monthly car allowance
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $400/month health insurance waiver option
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with employer contribution
• Company-paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Optional Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Career growth opportunities within a growing, family-owned organization
• Opportunity to lead one of the premier beverage sales teams in the region

What You'll Do

As a District Manager, you'll lead a team of Sales Leads while supporting the continued growth of Quality Brands throughout Western and Central North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and lead a team of Sales Leads to exceed sales goals.
• Conduct regular ride-alongs, coaching sessions, and one-on-one meetings.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor district sales performance and develop action plans to improve results.
• Ensure supplier programs, promotions, and company initiatives are executed successfully.
• Build strong relationships with retailers, suppliers, and key business partners.
• Understand every route within your district and provide support when coverage is needed.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new sales team members.
• Analyze sales reports, identify opportunities, and make data-driven business decisions.
• Partner with operations and leadership to deliver exceptional customer service and business results.
• Represent Quality Brands professionally throughout the market.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who enjoys being in the field, not behind a desk.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous sales leadership or district management experience.
• Beverage, consumer packaged goods, wholesale distribution, or related industry experience preferred.
• Proven success coaching and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using sales reports and business data to improve performance.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Travel Requirements:

This position is based in the Bismarck area and oversees surrounding territories including Minot, Dickinson, and additional rural North Dakota markets.

• Frequent travel throughout the assigned territory is required.
• Occasional overnight travel should be expected.
• Flexibility to support route coverage and customer needs throughout the district.

Who Thrives in This Role?

Successful District Managers are:

• Strong leaders who enjoy developing others.
• Highly accountable and results-driven.
• Comfortable making decisions independently.
• Excellent communicators who build trust with employees and customers.
• Organized, proactive, and adaptable.
• Passionate about creating winning teams and delivering exceptional customer service.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead people, influence business results, and build a successful sales team while working for a growing family-owned company, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Quality Brands Distribution and help shape the future of Wine & Spirits sales across North Dakota.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative

: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Thought Provoking

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Leader

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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