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Serve as Regional Sales Manager for Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This position can be based in any location within this region. Job responsibilities are:

• Build the Brand

• Demonstrate “Own the number” mentality – Deliver the company’s KPIs for the region.

• Hire, develop and lead a team of Area Sales Representatives with approximately 100 assigned stores each.

• Ensure team’s product execution meets merchandising standards, including but not limited to the following:

• Executing large and impactful displays. This involves being able to lift at least one case of product (20lbs) at a time, and regularly assembling large displays, which can often be more than 100 cases in size.

• Stocking shelves, hanging price tags and applying point of sale.

• Managing backroom inventories.

• Represent the Company at local and regional trade shows & events to promote product sales.

• Build Relationships with Retailers and Distributors

• Leverage, train and manage key customers, distributors and broker relationships throughout the region while identifying new business opportunities.

• Build credibility and trust with key accounts at buyer and store level.

• Achieve mutually beneficial agreements through skilled negotiation.

• Develop a high-level understanding of the customers’ business to effectively forecast regional sales growth.

• Manage Trade Spend & Field Activation

• Call on Category Managers, District Managers and store level management to sell in promotional activations and display programs.

• Expand shelf space and SKU count in assigned regional retailers through partnerships with key decision makers and fact-based data-driven selling.

• Monitor retail activities through in-field work time and review of analytic reporting.

• Abide by company trade spend policies and efficiently work within budget.

• Contribute to Company Culture

• Support and contribute to a culture that is consistent with the overall organization and emphasizes the values of the Company.

• Partner with teammates and co-workers on various strategic initiatives throughout the year.

• Demonstrate “Carry the bag” mentality – willingness to do whatever it takes any time and as much as necessary to grow the brand.

Requirements

• Industry Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the beverage or consumer packaged goods industry

• Beverage sales preferred

• Sales experience in all classes of trade including Grocery, Natural Specialty, Drug, Value, Mass Channels

• Experience leveraging CRM mobile tools

• Experience in key account management

• Proven sales track record

• Personality Profile

• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-growth, start-up environment

• Self-motivated with a competitive spirit

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office—Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done; working long & flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends

• Acts as a role model for the Company’s culture

• Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift a case of product (20lbs) regularly with the ability and desire to physically assemble large displays, which can often be more than 100 cases in size

• Must have your own vehicle and be able to travel throughout your region on a regular basis, up to 50% of the time.