Zone Manager-Metro NY/N NJ

D. G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.•New York, NY

24d

About The Position

Join our family and share the story of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. (DGY) and what makes us unique as America’s Oldest Brewery. We are family owned and operated since 1829 and have a strong culture and history of perseverance and grit. We are seeking a strong champion of our company and our brands. We are looking for a Zone Manager who will be responsible for leading sales, distribution, merchandising and planning efforts within their assigned Zone. Direct reports would include Key Account Representatives, District Managers and potentially in some instances, a Team Lead. This is a key management position in field sales. This role is responsible for actively leading the execution of all aspects of DGY business within the designated Zone. This position is responsible for the recommendation and execution of the region’s sales volume plan, sales operating budget, and short and long term regional or statewide strategies. The Zone Manager manages and directs a network of wholesalers and is responsible for the execution of Yuengling’s sales standards and practices. This position also identifies specific business opportunities and develops and executes necessary strategies in conjunction with our Chain Team, Region Sales Directors, National Accounts, Marketing and Operations.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals or forms and beverage industry data.
Strong business planning skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills.
Leadership and management skills with the ability to delegate and to meet and exceed results.
Team player with the ability to develop people.
Passionate about selling beer.
Team oriented.
Creative with a strong vision.
Ability to build strong relationships with all levels of the 3-tier system including but not limited to Brewery management and personnel, distributor management and principals and key account/chain buyer.
Ability to follow specific directions and manage objectives with minimal supervision.
Minimum 40% travel expected and a good driving record.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or eight years sales experience with at least 5 years in sales management or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Responsibilities

Help drive Company Sales Strategy and Region Sales Objectives and develop the necessary sales plan to implement, execute and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
Coordinate activities of all DGY field personnel and wholesalers within Zone to ensure the implementation of all sales, distribution, merchandising and local tactical/marketing programs for the entire Yuengling portfolio.
Develop, recommend and, upon approval, execute the annual Zone Sales and Revenue Plan to maximize market potential and sales volume within specified territory.
Manage Zone budgets and hold direct reports accountable to operate within annual budget and spending disciplines as driven down by Senior Management.
Process and approve all Zone distributor co-op invoices as well as expense reports submitted from direct reports under Senior Management direction and within Company guidelines.
Manage the direction of the sales team for the specified Zone and conduct annual reviews for each employee. Spend time in the market working with direct reports to drive improved performance and establish/implement individual development plans.
Develop, recommend, and execute against approved performance measures including planning and assigning work/responsibilities, developing goals/objectives and managing overall performance.
Support and model the use of training concepts and developmental tools within the assigned Zone.
Establish and conduct regular sales meetings for distributor management and key sales personnel.
Actively work in the retail trade, both with DGY and distributor sales, chain, and management personnel.
Participate in the sales forecasting process and provide regional and statewide data to ensure forecasting accuracy supports the demand planning process in the supply chain.
Function as an integral leader of the Regional Sales Management Team and is expected to establish and maintain relationships across all other functional areas internally as well as externally.
Identify, develop and ensure implementation of tactical programs for under-performing markets or brands within the region.
Collaborate with Chain Account Team to develop strategies and tactics designed to maximize DGY opportunities across all channels of trade. Develop and execute sales initiatives to capitalize on opportunities within chain account base.
May be asked to perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested, directed, or assigned by Region Sales Director.
Responsible for ensuring execution and initiation of all pricing strategies and tactics in accordance with Company strategy.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records of current market pricing, consistently maintained and updated, in addition to updating wholesaler file of current Yuengling price to retailer by package.
Maintain up to date records of competitive pricing and forward to Pricing Manager.
Ensure execution of quarterly price surveys within each key distributor market. Compare Yuengling NR and Can pricing versus key domestic competitors.
Ensure recommendation and initiation of corrective actions to improve Yuengling pricing in all on and off premise accounts.