Field Sales Manager - North NJ

Allied Beverage Group; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor, is seeking a Field Sales Manager to lead a team of sales associates, drive sales volume and optimize distribution. The role emphasizes coaching, planning, and relationship management with key accounts in the Elizabeth area.

The position requires distributor experience, a valid driver's license, and a minimum of five years in related roles. A broad benefits package accompanies competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a distributor in a related industry is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An understanding of wine and spirits is required.
• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Pre-plans prior to the beginning of each sales period by holding one-on-one meetings with each associate and planning targets.
• Conducts weekly one-on-one sales meetings to review goals and guide performance.
• Develops and reviews performance improvement plans for each associate.
• Addresses skill deficiencies by developing customized coaching plans.
• Maintains relationships with key accounts and identifies opportunities.
• Participates in associate interview and onboarding processes.
• Manages supplier surveys and schedules field staff.
• Coordinates vendor ride-alongs in collaboration with Business Managers.
• Resolves customer issues following company policies and escalation paths.
• Completes required training programs (e.g. WSSM, TOPS, FOCUS MARKETING, SFA).
• Maintains industry knowledge through workshops and publications.

Skills

Distributor industry experience

Sales coaching

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Solicitor’s Permit

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Join the team at New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor! At Allied Beverage Group, we’re proud of our dynamic, family-based culture and our role in keeping the beverage industry moving. If you're looking for a great company with great people—this is the place to be!

Overview

A Field Sales Manager achieves sales volume and distribution goals of the company and supplier by managing and coaching a team of sales associates to make their standards of performance goals through proper planning, organization, training and execution.

Responsibilities

• Pre-plans prior to the beginning of each sales period by holding a one on one meeting with each associate, strategizing on how best to achieve goals and goals, and when applicable, helping associates define target accounts.
• Conducts effective one on one weekly sales meetings with sales associates by communicating sales goals and programs, identifying opportunities, reviewing performance against goals, and guiding team members on how to close gaps.
• Develops and reviews performance enhancement plans for each sales associate by maintaining training files, conducting evaluations, monitoring 90 day evaluations on new hires, performing coaching calls, filling out MBOs and following up on progress as needed.
• Addresses any skill deficiencies of sales associates by developing customized coaching plans, tracking progress and recording improvement against them.
• Demonstrates strong customer orientation by maintaining relationships with key accounts, identifying account opportunities, performing customer business reviews, developing opening orders with new accounts, selling-in resets of stores, managing open territories and resolving customer complaints.
• Participates in the associate interview and selection process by working with human resources to source candidates, schedule interviews, conduct interviews, and manage the on‑boarding process.
• Manages supplier surveys by planning routes, pre-surveying accounts, conducting survey with supplier, recapping the survey and scheduling sales associates as needed.
• Coordinates supplier ride‑withs by collaborating with Business Managers in the scheduling of sales associates.
• Resolves customer issues by following appropriate administrative processes and company policies and escalating issues to management as appropriate.
• Completes all necessary training programs by attending, participating, and passing all required tests as defined by management. (e.g. WSSM, TOPS, FOCUS MARKETING, SFA).
• Maintains professional and industry knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a distributor in a related industry is required
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience.
• Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An understanding of wine and spirits is required.
• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000, depending on qualifications such as experience, education, and skillset.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more.

Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group

Industry Leader

– We are New Jersey’s Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor

Culture

– We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration

State of the Art Facility

– We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019

Your Continued Growth

– Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 9,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time

Competitive Pay and Quality Benefits

– Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits package

Allied Perks!

– Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Allied Beverage Group participates in theE-Verifyprogram to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States.

EEO and AI Disclosure Statement

Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

As part of our recruitment process, Allied Beverage Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters in identifying qualifications and experience that align with the requirements of each role. The tools do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. If you have questions about this process or need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.