District Sales Manager - Buffalo/northtowns, NY

District Sales Manager - Buffalo/Northtowns, NY

Buffalo, NY, US, 14209

Compensation: $70K-$75K / Annual based on experience

Schedule: M-F 7 AM - 5 PM

Why Join Coke Northeast?

Culture - At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise - to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve.

Career Development - At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Most of our Senior Leadership began as summer help!

Diversity - Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce.

Job Description

The District Sales Manager will be responsible for leading teams of Account Managers and Merchandisers, developing sales strategies, and executing plans to achieve sales targets and objectives. This role will foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the team. The District Sales Manager will develop and implement strategic sales plans for the territory to achieve revenue growth and market share objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for sales execution in local, regional, and national accounts within assigned segment and territory

Lead sales organization to identify opportunities, establish goals and objectives and deliver on plan

Track and report progress to ensure programs are being executed and goals are achieved

Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members to enhance their sales skills and capabilities

Analyze sales data and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address gaps

Meet with and deliver sales presentations to key customers, assisting Account Managers with maintaining relationships, negotiating, and closing deals

Build long-term, profitable relationships with key customers, communicating with them about company policies, industry insights, new product launches and promotions

Coordinate new product launches, promotions, and merchandising initiatives to drive brand visibility and sales growth in the market

Communicate expectations while creating an environment of accountability and continuous improvement of daily execution

Job Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred

3+ years of relevant sales experience required

Strong sales acumen with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving sales targets

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Excellent planning and organization skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Valid driver's license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets or exceeds company requirements

Ability to occasionally travel, as business needs require.

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more!

Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance

About Coke Northeast:

At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.