District Manager (Full Book)- Sacramento

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance

Expense account

Incentive pay

Job summary

The Manager Chain at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is responsible for promotions, sales, pricing, and service of products, while implementing chain account strategies and plans.

You will establish and maintain relationships with regional and national buyers, monitor pricing and merchandising, coordinate ads and in-store features, and provide market insights to leadership. A bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver license and auto-liability insurance as required by state laws.
• Ability to operate SAP and understand syndicated data and implementation strategies.
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers, sales, warehouse and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage promotions, sales, pricing, and service of products and chain account strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regional and national buyers.
• Monitor pricing, merchandising, and competitive activity.
• Coordinate national, regional, and corporate programs for effective compliance.
• Provide timely market information to management on pricing and trends.
• Monitor inventory levels and pricing reports; ensure product availability.
• Coordinate ads, in-store features, and promotional activities.
• Identify opportunities and develop plans with key accounts.
• May lead a team of Chain Specialists and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Syndicated data understanding

Relationship building

MS Office / Productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

$45,000-$65,000 with annual car allowance, monthly expense account and incentive pay.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Manager Chain is responsible for promotions, sales, pricing, and service of products and implementing chain account strategies and plans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all assigned sales and profitability goals for mid‑size national and regional accounts
• Establish and maintain relationships with regional and national buyer
• Monitor and implement pricing, merchandising, and competitive activity
• Partner with National, regional, and corporate accounts for fast and effective compliance
• Provide timely market information to the management team regarding pricing, merchandising, and market trends
• Monitor field implementation and execution of national and regional programs to ensure: accurate product pricing, effective discount management, and management of program deadlines
• Coordinate and monitor ads, in‑store features, and activities
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability, replenishment, and distribution and conduct spot checks on inventory and monthly pricing report
• Track sales dollars and cases on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Identify short and long account opportunities and create plans to leverage products and relationships
• Coordinate chain sales calls, vendor meetings, and vendor visits

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with suppliers to identify and prospect chain account opportunities
• Assist in monitoring the impact and effectiveness of programs currently in place
• Provide monthly reports to chain account leadership
• Attend chain account promotions and events
• May manage a team of Chain Specialists; defines expectations, monitors progress, and counsels if expectations are not met
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of relevant experience
• Must possess a valid driver license and secure and maintain auto‑liability insurance by state laws
• Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
• Must be able to operate internal functions of SAP
• Must understand syndicated data and implementation strategies
• Must be able to build solid relationships with Suppliers, Sales Departments, Warehouse Managers, Delivery Managers, Sales Reps, and Merchandisers
• Comprehensive knowledge of products
• Proficient working knowledge of computerized applications, for example, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email, and specialized business applications software

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affir...This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges. If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [e-mail]