Sales Manager - Viking Beverages

Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Saint Cloud, MN seeks a Sales Manager - Viking Beverages to lead a dynamic sales team, drive growth, and elevate customer experiences in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will analyze sales data, engage with clients, set ambitious goals, train the team, and expand market reach through events and proactive initiatives.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to coach the team and adapt strategies to evolving market demands.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with clients and team.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales reports and identify trends to inform strategy.
• Engage with clients, nurture relationships, meet their needs.
• Set ambitious sales goals and plan initiatives with the team.
• Monitor progress and drive performance through data.
• Attend industry events and network to expand market reach.
• Conduct regular training sessions to empower the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Sales strategy

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer-centricity

Adaptability

Job description

Join Viking Coca Cola as a Sales Manager - Viking Beverages and take your career to exhilarating new heights! In this dynamic role, you'll lead a passionate team, tackle exciting challenges, and make a real impact on our growth trajectory. With a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000, your hard work and innovative ideas will be rewarded handsomely. We seek spirited individuals eager to engage with customers and transform their experiences. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, drive sales, and explore a world of possibilities in a thriving industry.

Hello, we're Viking Coca Cola

Viking Coca-Cola is a privately held company owned by the Faber Family. Viking Coca-Cola remains a dedicated family-run establishment that includes the Faber family and extends beyond to all members of the team including delivery drivers, sales personnel, executive management, and our partners.

What would you do as a Sales Manager - Viking Beverages

As the Sales Manager - Viking Beverages, you'll start your day by analyzing sales reports and identifying trends to inform your strategy. You'll be actively engaging with clients, nurturing relationships, and ensuring their needs are met with excellence. Collaborating with your team, you'll set ambitious goals, plan sales initiatives, and monitor progress to drive performance. Attending industry events and networking with potential partners will be key to expanding our market reach. You'll conduct regular training sessions, empowering your team to embrace customer‑centric selling and innovative problem-solving.

Daily communication with stakeholders ensures alignment on priorities and fosters a culture of high performance. Finally, you'll embrace feedback, adapting quickly to challenges while maintaining a fun and energetic atmosphere that keeps the team motivated and focused on success.

Does this sound like you?

To excel as a Sales Manager - Viking Beverages, you'll need a robust blend of interpersonal and strategic skills. Exceptional communication abilities are essential, enabling you to forge strong relationships with clients and inspire your team. A keen analytical mindset is crucial for interpreting sales data, identifying trends, and developing innovative strategies to drive growth. Problem‑solving skills will empower you to tackle challenges head‑on, turning obstacles into opportunities. Customer‑centricity is at the core of our values, so being empathetic and attentive to client needs is vital.

In addition, strong leadership skills are needed to motivate and coach your team, fostering an environment of collaboration and high performance. Finally, adaptability and a forward‑thinking attitude will help you stay ahead in the fast‑paced distribution industry, ensuring you can pivot strategies to match ever‑evolving market demands.