Vice President/General Manager Atlantic Division -New York City, NY

Southern Glazer's • Syosset, NY

420d • $225,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The General Manager (GM) at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is responsible for leading all sales activities within a designated region. This role involves developing and overseeing leadership and employee teams, aligning management practices with the company's FAMILY values, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners. The GM formulates strategic direction and ensures the execution of business objectives and goals, while also managing budgets and driving sales performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field plus ten years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of sales and marketing industry-related experience which included the responsibility of leading and managing multiple teams over multiple geographies.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator's license and ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance by state laws.
• Experience with P&L responsibility; able to control costs and think in terms of profit, loss, and added value.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic and reasoning to identify the best solution for work-related issues.
• Committed to professionalism and driven to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a leadership team responsible for directing all sales activities and managing employee teams.
• Prepare, propose, and control annual department budgets and operational budgets; operate within the approved budget (P&L).
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement.
• Cascade productivity expectations to the management team and hold them responsible for meeting supplier sales goals.
• Ensure communication and execution of the supplier's short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Implement the best sales strategies/practices, processes, and operations to support the needs and mission of SGWS.
• Enhance business opportunities by directing the analysis of market share, consumer trends, and competitive practices.
• Ensure sales and merchandising leadership is working with priority objectives and adhering to company policies.
• Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with SGWS leadership.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree