Non-Alcoholic Sales Manager
Indianapolis, IN
We’re making things happen in our Non-Alcohol Division (Soft SeltzerTM) and are looking for people to fuel our growth and help us build our story for H2TM – Flavored Soft SeltzerTM water. We need a dynamic, motivated Sales Leader (District Sales Manager – Non‑Alcoholic division) who can think outside the box, increase sales, promote the brand, and design a world‑class repeatable sales process.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage business, promotions, distribution, innovation, sales, and pricing initiatives to sell our Non-Alcohol brand at independent and regional chain accounts in order to gain growth in a competitive segment.
- Work closely with wholesaler and local field sales personnel to align with Gee‑Z Brands big bets, increase Non-Alcohol brands visibility, and implement, manage, track execution, and evaluate results of pricing, distribution and space initiatives.
- Utilize a proven track record of multi‑state account management while developing Wholesaler plans and budgets, prepare and present business reviews, and communicate activities effectively both internally and externally.
- Build and cultivate effective relationships with regional chains relevant to the respective territory and cater to each account to improve market share and growth for all parties.
- Conduct monthly meetings with main Wholesalers to sell‑in new products, programs and promotional activities, in close coordination with Non‑Alcoholic Key Account Manager.
- Review strategies to increase profitability and sales for products with IRI, sales data and program execution recaps.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Substantive growth in current / most recent position within the last five years – Ideally within a sales, marketing, strategic, or analytic capacity – CPG in Non‑Alcoholic experience preferred.
- High level of expertise in analyzing information and making information‑based recommendations.
- Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects – specifically exposure to retail and/or wholesaler initiatives with information‑based selling responsibilities.
- Effective communications/presentation, follow‑up, administrative and organizational skills.
- Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software and measures is preferred.
- Understanding of wholesaler network / processes and Wholesaler Equity Agreement.
- Ability to work and drive positive results in a fast‑paced, team environment.
Benefits
Our commission structure is unmatched in the industry. We offer a competitive salary, cell phone, credit toward gym membership, car allowance and annual allowance for career development.