Sales Director (Branch Manager)- Juneau

columbiaexternalcareersite; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia External Careers Site is seeking a Sales Director responsible for achieving sales targets across the assigned territory and driving profitability. The role oversees sales, distribution and display goals while aligning with the annual business plan and corporate strategies.

Responsibilities include forecasting input, budget awareness, and leading meetings and MVP surveys. The position emphasizes team recruitment, coaching and performance optimization for sustained growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Minimum of five (5) years beverage industry sales experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years sales management experience.

Responsibilities

• Attain annual volume, gross profit and safety goals for the assigned territory.
• Manage performance of all sales, distribution, ad and display goals in the territory.
• Ensure supplier satisfaction by achieving annual business plan volume and distribution objectives.
• Assist with product forecasting by input on sales trend variances for inventory planning.
• Partner with Senior Management to optimize day-to-day operations and improve efficiencies.
• Drive sales performance through company Qualifier programs in line with policy.
• Schedule, organize and lead all sales meetings as required.
• Perform MVP surveys as requested by Senior Management.
• Identify opportunities in the market and communicate them to senior management for improvements.
• Recruit, train, motivate and develop the sales team.

Skills

Accountability

Staff development

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Presentations

Budget knowledge

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Sales Director is accountable for achieving or exceeding all sales targets for their assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for attainment of annual volume, gross profit and safety goals for assigned territory


• Accountable for performance of all sales, distribution, ad and display goals in assigned chains.


• Ensure supplier satisfaction by achieving mutually agreed up on annual business plan volume and distribution objectives.


• Assist with product forecasting by providing input on sales trend variances to allow for inventory modifications.


• Partner with Senior Management to ensure effective and efficient day to day operations; perform regular evaluations of sales department call frequency and service levels, out of sequence patterns, instill \"Perfect Stop\" and Route Execution to maximize efficiencies and reduce costs.


• Drive sales performance through Columbia Qualifier programs in accordance with company policies.


• Schedule, organize and lead all sales meetings as required


• Perform Market Vision Performance (MVP) surveys as frequently as required by Senior Management.


• Identify and communicate opportunities seen within the market to senior management and proactively problem solve to make improvements.


• Recruit, train, motivate and develop your team.

Key Competencies

• Strong sense of accountability


• Ability to develop and motivate staff to achieve maximum potential


• General knowledge of industry products


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Effective organizational, analytical and time management skills


• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers


• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sales reporting programs


• Knowledge of budgetary process and management


• Ability to build presentations and develop business reviews utilizing current data


• Demonstrate flexibility in overcoming objections and personalities

People Management

This position will manage a diverse group of employees from individual contributors to middle management people leaders

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry and Push/Pull up to 50lbs


• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp


• Use of industry tools: hand truck, six wheeler, manual pallet jack, box cutter


• Work indoors and outdoors


• Driving required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends

Travel

Ability to travel throughout the day for visits to customer accounts

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required


• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required


• Minimum of five (5) years previous beverage industry sales experience


• Minimum of three (3) years previous sales management experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or advanced degree

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.


• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).


• Hired applicants may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Regional General Manager