Description
Qualifications
Overview
Serves as the primary sales leader responsible for the successful management of the relationship between the suppliers and company. Ensures the development and growth of a long-term partnership that profitably grows brand position, market share, and distribution on an enterprise-wide basis. Directs full range of sales activities for assigned area through sales team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify and implement strategies to achieve sales goals and objectives
- Set short and long term priorities and develops annual goals while adhering to budgeting, forecasting, and financial control processes
- Conduct sales reviews with each assigned division to address market specific tactics, revise forecasts, and support achievement of supplier priorities
- Monitor performance to meet expense and revenue objectives
- Develop and implement effective sale plans and programs to drive growth, generate revenue, and increase market share
- Establish and maintain high-level, executive contact with accounts, focusing on the establishment and maintenance of strategic relationships
- Manage the execution of sales processes and leverage appropriate resources to drive sales objectives
- Build and develop a high performing sales team
- Evaluate market activity and business intelligence, and recommend action plans as needed
- Coach, direct, counsel team on overall performance; define expectations and monitor progress
- Attract, retain and motivate team in order to maintain an engaging work environment and ensuring sound policies and procedures adhered to
- Perform other job related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelorâs Degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 10 years of relevant experience
- Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
- Must possess a valid driver license and secure and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or higher degree in a field related to business management and/or sales is desirable
- Proficient working knowledge of computerized applications, for example, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email and specialized business applications software
- Presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade, and/or facilitate discussions with all level of management
- Interpersonal skills necessary to lead a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and relevant stakeholders
- Knowledge of applicable state regulations and adult beverage market dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and lead colleagues and direct reports by example in an intense and fast-paced business environment
- Must require little direction or supervision; goal-oriented, focused, and assertive
- Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities on tight deadlines and maintain high level of quality output
- Strong analytical, leadership and verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to understand and manage budgets, profitability, and expenses
- Prior budgetary and fiscal oversight/management responsibilities
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
- Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
- May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 40 lbs
- Critical nature of this job may require extended hours, overtime and weekends
Job:Sales
Primary Location:United States-Virginia-Richmond
Shift:Day Shift