District Sales Manager

National-Beverage-Corp.-69c342d; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundance Beverage Company in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a District Sales Manager to drive volume growth for Sundance/National Beverage brands. You will lead distributor sales activities, provide product awareness training, and ensure top-quality service to customers.

Requirements include 1–3 years beverage sales experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and willingness to travel overnight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related major.
• 1–3 years beverage sales experience preferred.
• Valid Driver License with clear record.

Responsibilities

• Manage distributor sales activities and provide direction, leadership and motivation for sales execution.
• Provide distributors with product awareness and development training.
• Analyze market conditions and account activity to enhance market position.
• Execute account resets/merchandising and replenish shelf stock.
• Assist in cooler equipment setup and handle lifting 25 lbs+.
• Overnight travel to other markets for new accounts.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related major

Job description

When It Comes to Juice – We Pour it On!!

Sundance is passionate about creating wholesome and functional beverages . . . without sacrificing delicious flavor. Sundance refreshes consumers with such popular brands as Everfresh and Mr. Pure juices; Rip It energy fuel; LaCroix sparkling waters and ClearFruit Waters. Sundance Beverage Company is part of the National Beverage family of iconic brands.

The District Sales Manager is responsible to ensure the increase of sale volumes for Sundance/ National Beverage Products to the assigned territory. The District Sales Manager will ensure total customer satisfaction by promoting top quality service to Sundance/ National Beverage customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage distributor sales activities and provide the direction, leadership and motivation required for the proper sales execution.
• Provide distributors with product awareness and development training on selling National Beverage products.
• Analyze competitive performance by monitoring overall market conditions and account activity to enhance market position and anticipate consumer needs.
• While visiting each market, this representative must be available to execute account resets/merchandising placing Company glide trays, POS, and be able to replenish shelf stock with our Sundance Brands.
• Assistance in the set-up and placement of cooler equipment.
• While in the market, this representative must be able to handle and lift Sundance case weights that vary from 27lbs ( Everfresh 64oz case ) to our heaviest case at 42lbs ( Faygo 24oz ).
• Will require overnight travel to other markets and in order to obtain new accounts.
• Competitive, fast paced environment.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree required in Business or related major preferred.
2. 1-3 years beverage sales experience is preferred.
3. Valid Driver License with less than 5 points.
4. Must have reliable transportation.
5. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
6. Highly motivated, outgoing personality, strong work ethic, and a self-starter.
7. Able to travel and work a flexible schedule.

Sundance Beverage Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, genetics, gender identity, disabled veterans, or sexual orientation.