Area Manager - Springfield, IL

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Springfield, IL

1d•$78,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings between $78,000 - $90,000 / year including bonus and incentives. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.OverviewPlan, develop, and implements long and short-term strategies and marketing programs for a sales force covering a large territory, district, or region.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree plus five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of demonstrated management experience
Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

Manage a team of sales representatives; define expectations, monitor progress, and counsel if expectations are not met
Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and initiatives
Direct sales development activity and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals
Conduct sales meetings, product presentations, train, develop, and motivate the team to foster the success of the overall sales team
Call on key accounts in designated territory/region and work with sales management to develop overall sales strategies
Collaborate with key accounts in a geographic region to improve the distribution of products within set accounts
Align with supplier representatives to understand their brands, sales goals/projections, and support in securing additional market share through the team's effective selling approach
Meet with key clients, assisting sales consultants with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals
Analyze and control expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements
Prepare periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
Perform other job-related duties as assigned