Market Sales Manager (Louisiana) Remote - US

Socotra, Inc.; Louisiana; Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative beverage company is seeking a Market Sales Manager to drive brand awareness and sales in Louisiana. This exciting role focuses on managing DSD partnerships, executing in-store strategies, and building strong relationships with retailers. As a key player in the market, you will lead efforts to maximize brand visibility and achieve sales goals. If you are passionate about sales and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration while reshaping the soda industry for the better.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

10 Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Account Plan

401(k) Program

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Technology Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly poppi Product Benefit

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sales experience with DSD management required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DSD partnerships and manage inventory in your territory.
• Lead in-store execution and brand growth through effective strategies.

Skills

Sales Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Geographic Knowledge

Education

1+ years of sales experience in the beverage industry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

VIP/IDIG

Repsly

IRI

SPINS

Nielsen

Retailer Scan Data

Job description

ABOUT POPPI

Soda’s back. Like, actually back. The twist? It’s better for you this time (and no lie, it tastes better, too)! Join the team that’s reclaiming soda one mouthwatering drop at a time. Refreshing and juicy without unnecessary sugar, it’s time to love soda again!

OUR VALUES

• We keep it real: We keep our egos in check and our feedback honest so we can always stay real. You know, like our ingredients.
• We are creators: We’re disruptors who see and do things differently, which is why we changed the soda game forever.
• We do it better, together: We’re better when we do together. We have one shot to become the #1 soda, so we need to make it count (while taking care of each other along the way).

LOCATION

This role is a field based remote position in Louisiana. Location in this area is required because of the responsibilities to be present in the assigned market.

THE ROLE

The Market Sales Manager (MSM) plays a critical role within the company, responsible for managing the local/regional territory with a focus on maximizing sales and brand awareness. This is achieved through three primary areas: excellent store-level execution, managing and training our DSD Partners to exceed sales and executional goals, and amplifying poppi’s brand awareness.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee DSD partnerships, inventory management, retailer void management, chain activation communication and execution tracking, incentive development and tracking for your respective territory.
• Lead in-store execution and brand growth in your respective territory, including but not limited to selling in displays, building displays, securing cold facings, void management, selling in cold equipment, and supporting distributor partners sales teams managers with in-store inventory and overall execution; required time in trade with in-store execution will vary by territory.
• Manage and execute poppi’s company plans in all channels of business throughout your respective market.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with retailers and DSD distributor sales teams that will support the overall growth of the poppi brand within your assigned territory.
• Educate and train distributor sales teams about poppi through regularly scheduled “work-withs” and sales meetings.
• Participate in local and regional crew drives and sales blitzes to achieve market development goals.
• Utilize syndicated data to maximize all brand opportunities and direct our sales teams to effectively impact the market.
• Execute monthly and annual individual and company goals.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience managing multiple DSD partners with a focus on exceeding brand goals.
• Commitment to representing the brand and company with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
• A desire to succeed, passion for brand building, and a strong work ethic with the ability to plan and execute a highly productive schedule.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with an ability to adapt to the fast-paced needs of the Sales team.
• Dependable and highly organized with the ability to manage competing responsibilities and prioritize opportunities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly resourceful, with a focus on doing it right vs. getting it done.
• Geographic knowledge of the respective territory.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• 1+ years of sales experience in the beverage industry with prior DSD management experience required.
• Experience planning and executing sales strategies, including high level in-store execution within large and small format accounts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and industry systems and platforms (VIP/IDIG, Repsly, IRI, SPINS, Nielsen, and Retailer Scan Data).
• Valid state driver’s license for the posted state or territory, and reliable transportation in accordance with State requirements for motor vehicles.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some lifting and the movement of moderate loads require 50-pound lifting requirement.
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on business demands.
• The ability to sit, stand, walk, and type for long periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

COMPENSATION: Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $55,000- $65,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market, minimum wage requirements, and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

BENEFITS

poppi offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off (3 weeks)
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• 401(k) Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Technology Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly poppi Product Benefit

At poppi, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

poppi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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