BASE SALES MANAGER

S & K SALES CO • Fort Rucker, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Base Sales Managers are responsible for sales, distribution, and merchandising of products in military commissary and exchange outlets in their assigned territory with a primary goal of increasing sales. This role involves maximizing sales growth by securing product distribution, optimizing shelf placement, and driving promotional performance. The manager will partner with stores to ensure top-tier merchandising, including prime displays, correct pricing, and standout placement. Collaboration with store teams, Business Managers, and clients is key to aligning strategy, solving problems, and elevating results. The position requires using digital tools and reporting to track performance, manage product flow, and drive smarter decisions. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with or participating in civilian retail coverage to support company-wide sales initiatives. A significant responsibility includes recruiting, training, and overseeing a team of independent contractors to ensure field execution meets high standards. Other duties may be assigned to support overall team and business success.

Requirements

• Experience in grocery sales or retail (military resale knowledge a big plus!).
• Aptitude for relationship-building and clear, confident communication.
• Analytical skills paired with tech savvy—proficiency in Microsoft Office and mobile apps.
• Motivation to succeed and a service mindset that puts mission first.
• High School Diploma/GED required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
• At least 2 years of outside sales or territory management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and flexibility for overnight travel.
• Prolonged periods walking sales floors and standing while reviewing shelves, resets, and displays.
• Ability to lift and move product cases, POS materials, or display components (commonly up to 25–40 lbs).
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and stretching to access lower or upper shelves during shelf checks and merchandising.
• Physically building, adjusting, or replenishing promotional displays and secondary placements.
• Handling cases of product when filling shelves, correcting out-of-stocks, or assisting with merchandising.
• Regular use of handheld devices, tablets, or smartphones for reporting, photos, and store audits.
• Ability to visually inspect shelf conditions, planogram compliance, price tags, and promotional signage.
• Entering backrooms, coolers, or freezers when verifying inventory or checking shipments. Must be able to work in cold storage areas for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• military resale knowledge a big plus!
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales growth by securing product distribution, optimizing shelf placement, and driving promotional performance.
• Partner with stores to ensure top-tier merchandising—prime displays, correct pricing, and standout placement.
• Collaborate with store teams, Business Managers, and clients to align strategy, solve problems, and elevate results.
• Use digital tools and reporting to track performance, manage product flow, and drive smarter decisions.
• Assist with or participate in civilian retail coverage as needed to support company-wide sales initiatives.
• Recruit, train, and oversee a team of independent contractors, ensuring field execution meets high standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall team and business success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED