District Manager

Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor. Johnson Brothers has been providing, exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry.

This position is responsible for managing, developing and motivating Sales Consultants, implementing sales plans, achieving company and/or supplier goals, monitoring, developing and maintaining account relationships and performing various administrative duties.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Manage, develop and motivate Sales Consultants.Develop a list of improvement or growth goals for each Sales Consultants and monitor progress.Provide feedback to all direct reports on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. Educate sales staff to build/improve product knowledge and sales skills. Establish a monthly contact schedule with each Sales Consultants with a minimum of seven full day “work-withs”. Provide all tools and materials necessary for Sales Consultants to successfully complete assignments. Develop and implement creative selling ideas within your team. Identify and assist in the training of your potential replacement. Conduct weekly group and individual meetings; attend and take part in the development and preparation of meetings and presentations for the divisionImplement sales plans and achieve company and/or supplier goals.Review sales versus goal progress regularly and address issues immediately. Assist in the development of brand sales programs. Monitor, develop and maintain account relationships.Direct Sales Consultants to recognize new account openings and opportunities in their areas quickly to create a competitive advantage.Work with sales group to identify and communicate competitive market activity in the marketplaceEnforce the use of an organized master route schedule by the Sales Consultants to ensure frequent and consistent account contact.Develop list of opportunity accounts with sales team where additional management contact and energy would result in creating or improving business.Have an active role in building key account business and relationships in your team’s area

Job Requirements

Demonstrated leadership skills and/or prior management experience a plus.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all functional areas and organizational levels. Good analytical and problem solving skills.Strong time management and organizational skills. Must be execution oriented with the ability to work independently. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Applications, Branches, Easy Bev.Must have a valid driver’s license and practice safe working and driving habits.

Who We Are and What You Can Expect

Competitive benefits package to full-time employees

401K planMedical-dental-vision and life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityGenerous PTO package and paid holidays

Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen; criminal background check and physical.

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time