Hint is looking for an Area Sales Manager to help us continue our mission of helping people fall in love with water to live healthier lives covering The Bronx & Queens.
The Area Sales Manager (ASM) role works alongside a specific distributor partner to ensure the successful sale, volume growth, distribution, brand presence, and positioning for Hint in your assigned geographies. You will help drive Hint performance and achieve plan objectives by providing oversight of distributor management, retail execution, team performance and development.
At Hint, we value hard work, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in treating our employees well and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment. We believe that pleasure and wellness can go hand in hand, and we strive to make beverages that not only taste good but are good for you too.
The area of coverage will include the Bronx & Queens, but travel to surrounding areas may be required on occassion.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a sales expert for the region and be a key contributor to the Hint water retail sales team
• Maintain and grow important existing accounts by developing relationships with key stakeholders including grocery stores and distributors
• Sell in additional SKUs, additional facings, and new placements, and to create other opportunities to grow Hint volume and achieve revenue targets.
• Monitor status by consistently using CRM tools
• Participate in weekly sales calls to highlight successes, discuss challenges and understand company-wide strategies
• Identify and acquire new accounts
• Provide recommendations for additional distribution/ regional chain requirements
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for new business and stay up-to-date on industry trends
• Attend trade shows and other events to promote the Hint brand and network with potential customers
• Collaborate with other teams, such as Marketing and Operations, to ensure the timely delivery of products and excellent customer service
• Analyze sales data and generate reports to inform decision-making

ABOUT US:At Hint, we're on a mission to help people fall in love with water, because water is fundamental to health and well-being. Hint offers a simple concept: pure water enhanced with true fruit flavors, without any sugar, diet sweeteners, calories, or preservatives—ever. Female founded in 2005, Hint is based in San Francisco with a team that spans across the United States. As an omnichannel company, we offer our delicious water on our direct-to-consumer website, drinkhint.com, as well as on e-retailers like Amazon, Walmart.com, and Instacart. Hint is also available in over 30,000 U.S. grocery, mass merchandise, and club stores, including Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Kroger, Albertsons, and many more.
We are #NowHiring talented individuals across the United States to help us make healthier choices more enjoyable. We do not accept agency submissions. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Hint.
Hint is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Hint welcomes everyone to our team. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive sales experience (CPG preferred)
• Proven experience with retailers such as HEB (top priority), Walmart, Kroger, and Target
• Ability to be at your first store by 8am
• Prior experience with retail accounts is preferred
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with quotas and goals
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• A clean driving record is a must

Benefits

• Base salary range is $60,000-65,000. Actual salary offer may vary based on location and work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
• Bonus Eligible
• Starting at 3 weeks PTO
• Sick Days
• Personal Day
• Car allowance or company car (if applicable)
• 100% of the employee and dependent healthcare premiums paid for by the company
• Life insurance (company-paid and voluntary)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K (regular and Roth)
• $150/month health and wellness reimbursement
• $100 monthly towards your cell phone
• Employee Discount on Hint Water