Sales Manager – Soft Drinks

Looking for a new position in the Waite Park, MN area? Check out this role! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leading beverage distribution company. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with employment opportunities. This company is hiring a Sales Manager for a permanent role! Interested? Get more details below - Worksite Location: Waite Park, MN Sales Manager Job Summary The Soft Drink Sales Manager is responsible for leading and driving change in the sales, delivery, and merchandising activities within their assigned area of responsibility. They are also responsible for assisting the VP of Soft Drink Sales with the establishment of monthly, quarterly, and annual objectives and the attainment of those objectives. What you will do as the Sales Manager: - Direct and monitor the Soft Drink Sales Team in the areas of sales, placements, distribution, product rotation, code dates, pricing, POS, displays, and cooler position/sets - Define and coordinate sales training programs that enable staff to achieve their potential and support company sales objectives - Maintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company’s customer base - Work closely with the marketing function to establish successful channel and partner programs as well as local and national programs - Meet or Exceed set KPIs and other performance goals including Volume, Margin, Out Date/Breakage, and New Product Distribution - Create and maintain annual budget What you will bring to the role as the Sales Manager: - Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing - 5+ years of experience in a sales and marketing management position - Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management - Knowledge of structuring sales quota goals and revenue expectations - Experience in planning marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, and successful public relations efforts - Ability to motivate teams to produce results within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects - Outstanding consultative selling abilities and excellent interpersonal skills - Established contacts and relationships with potential customers and channel partners Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with the next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225. As an equal-opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you! #BP.Indeed