Job Description

Overview

Deliver volume and profit growth objectives on an annual and monthly basis. Manage and lead all aspects of the sales function for their division, while maintaining good working relationships with suppliers, customers, and counterparts (including corporate/cross-functional partners).

Responsibilities

Execute long term Strategic Vision within all assigned channels in the marketplace.

Build strategic plan and Mission Analysis and implement effective measures throughout the division, reviewing progress on an ongoing basis.
Maintain sales division budget.
Collaborate with Trade Development on the design, build, and implementation of programs for the year with ongoing evaluation.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, buyers and corporate partners for all strategic accounts.
Develop solutions tailored to achieve the customer’s strategy and/or vision.

Lead direct reports effectively by clearly communicating roles and responsibilities, expectations, and deliverables.

Ensure Succession Planning and Breakthru Professional Development is implemented throughout team.
Train, coach, and motivate direct reports to deliver maximum impact in the market.
Embed a talent-oriented culture within the division through actions and initiatives focused on talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
Participate in the hiring and selection process of associates.
Maintain proper organizational structure and staffing levels.
Ensure the quality of the associates within the department to achieve company and supplier objectives.
Survey accounts, observe subordinate associates during sales calls and provide constructive and actionable feedback.
Manage sales goal process by providing feedback to Business Managers on allocated goals, recommending changes when necessary, reviewing objectives with subordinate managers and coaching team on how to achieve the objectives.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in managing sales and sales management
Advanced PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
Analytic and Reporting skills
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant cross-functional experience (finance, operations, IT, HR, project management, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

People management responsibility for pay reviews, performance management, training, and resource planning.
Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available.

Salary and Benefit Statement:

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000
Bonus Eligible: 22.5%

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

EEO Statement

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available Here, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Tasks

Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.

Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.

Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.

Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.

Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.

Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.

Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.

Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.

Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.

Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.

Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.

Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.

Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.

Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.

Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.

Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.

Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws or testify at such hearings.

Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.

Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced.

Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.

Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.

Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions or delegate representatives to do so.

Organize or approve promotional campaigns.

Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.