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Johnson Brothers

On Premise Area Manager-Houston

Johnson Brothers, Houston, Texas, United States, 77001

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On-Premise Area Manager

Johnson Brothers and Maverick Beverage Company have officially joined forces! Through the acquisition of Maverick's operations in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida, we're now united in bringing exceptional wine and spirits to even more markets. Cheers to our next chapterstronger together! We are seeking an experienced On-Premise Area Manager to lead and develop a high-performing sales team focused on bars, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues. This role is critical in driving wine and spirits sales through distributor partnerships and direct account relationships, ensuring flawless execution of strategic initiatives, and delivering profitable growth in the Texas region. Sales Leadership & Market Execution Spend approximately

70% of the week in the market

(34 days) working alongside sales reps.

Provide

on-the-job training

for new hires and assist with account transitions and new account generation.

Set

annual, monthly, and quarterly case goals

for reps; monitor progress and address performance concerns promptly.

Ensure proper execution of pricing, margins, and brand priorities in all accounts.

Drive

new account acquisition

and personally open high-value accounts.

Team Development & Management Recruit, interview, and onboard new sales talent; create and manage sales routes.

Foster a positive, collaborative team environment; address concerns professionally and timely.

Cover routes during PTO or absences to maintain continuity of service.

Supplier & Event Coordination Organize and execute supplier visits, ride-alongs, dinners, and events; ensure inventory and logistics are in place.

Maintain strong supplier relationships and deliver impactful market results.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities Review sales orders and pricing for accuracy.

Manage accounts receivable collections.

Respond promptly to all internal and external communications.

Prepare thoroughly for sales and supplier meetings (materials, agendas, samples, glassware).

Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred.

8+ years of sales experience , with

5+ years in wine/spirits industry .

5+ years of managerial experience

leading a sales team.

Proven success in On-Premise sales and distributor management.

Strong understanding of pricing and cost structures.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to lift and carry 40+ lb cases of wine.

Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends; ability to travel within region.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong work ethic and resilience.

Core Competencies Building and Maintaining Relationships

Collaboration and Teamwork

Planning and Organizing

Achieving Results

Customer Focus

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time