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Field Sales Manager- Upstate NY/Vermont

AriZona Beverage Co., Albany, NY, United States


AriZona Beverages, founded in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1992, is proud to be a family owned and operated American company. AriZona’s mission is to offer top quality beverages in uniquely designed packages that are accessible and affordable. AriZona Beverages — makers of the number one ready-to-drink Iced Tea in America - holds a unique position in the global beverage industry with its iconic $0.99 big can and “keeping it real” no frills approach to the consumer market. AriZona never pays for glitzy advertising campaigns to gain consumer loyalty and is constantly ahead of the curve, carving out trends without the use of focus groups and market research. With a loyal following across various demographics, AriZona pulls its own inspiration from its fierce social media following and devoted fan base.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE This position is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with distributor sales representative. Work independently as well as with District Managers to increase their sales and productivity. Territory will include Albany region, Capital Region and Vermont. Ideal candidate will live in Albany, NY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Achieve monthly sales and distribution targets.

Manage expectations of brand standards.

Conduct sales meetings, rallies and brand launches.

Manage local Point-of-Sale (POS) rooms and monitor inventory.

Schedule and participate in regular “work-withs”.

Increase consumer awareness by building displays and executing POS in existing large and small format accounts.

Sell in displays, racks, end caps, glide racks, barrels and cooler equipment for incremental points of interruption.

Continually place POS materials that capture retailer and consumer attention.

Gain incremental Arizona space by utilizing brand functionality and category profit sell story.

Manage rotation and inventory control at retailer level.

Set up retail sampling events to drive consumer awareness and gain incremental space.

Reset store shelving, as needed.

New Account Prospecting; i.e., establish working knowledge of area’s potential new account base and cold call on new accounts selling in Arizona’s category profit story.

Other duties may be assigned, as needed or require

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Proven successes in delivering sales goals and objective

Ability to build and maintain strategic working relationships with distributors and accounts

Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, negotiation, time management and presentation skills required

Demonstrable experience in negotiating and meeting client’s requirements

In-depth understanding of sales performance metrics

Detail oriented, self-starter, multi-tasker

Ability to adapt quickly and effortlessly with change

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure and problem solve

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must reside in location of position

Solid experience in sales and customer service

Ability to lead and motivate team members

Availability to travel, as needed

BS Degree preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY WORK ENVIRONMENT Home office/on the road

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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