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| Employer Name: Lift Off Distribution, LLC |
SpiderID: 2313933 |
| Location: Alexandria, Virginia |
Date Posted: 6/25/2008 |
| Wage: $60-75K + |
Category: Management |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Description – Red Bull - Sales Center
Manager – Northern VA Division
The ideal candidate will have sales experience in the beverage industry; have managed other managers as well as a sales staff of 20 or more. This person will also have experience managing a facility with a budget of at least $2 million dollars.
Summary:
Responsible for “street execution” and the development of 3 Route Managers and 20 Sales Representatives. As well as executing all sales/promotional programs by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
(Other duties may be assigned).
• Manages the Alexandria Sales Facility as well as field sales activities of the company to achieve company sales and profit objectives.
• Establishes, recommends and implements strategies, objectives and plans for the company’s sales and profit objectives.
• Manages the activities of subordinate internal and external sales staff and managerial personnel. Directs the Division sales staff in achieving planned quotas.
• Directs staffing and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program.
• Travels the Division sales territories to monitor field activities and gain perspective of current market conditions.
• Recommends performance incentive programs for the sales department
• Develops and administers and manages the 2 mil budget for the Division sales program. Evaluates and controls performance to plan.
• Develops and maintains relationships within the marketplace.
• Engages in the more difficult negotiations (as support to Sales Representative) to develop new business and to resolves the more critical problems affecting the sales program.
• Plans and develops various aspects of sales meetings. Executes and participates in various meetings of the sales program.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The management of 3 Route Managers who supervise up to 5-9 employees each in the Red Bull Division and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Job Requirements:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two - three years’ management experience with a beverage wholesaler or supplier Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical skills ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Internet, order processing, and spreadsheet and word processing software. Current state driver’s license • must meet company vehicle insurance requirements. • Must be able to regularly operate a motor vehicle.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress, Transportation Subsidies
Company Profile:
Lift off Distribution is the sole distributor of Red Bull Energy Drink products in the MD, DC and N. Va area. We serve retail businesses in these areas with the world's leading Energy Drink. We also offer the tools and support to ensure that these retailers maximize the business opportunity of carrying the Red Bull products.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Christle Baker-Gill |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Lift Off Distribution, LLC |
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| City: Savage |
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| State: Maryland |
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| Zip: 20763 |
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