What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager position at Johnson Brothers Liquor Co?
Job Description:
Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor with headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Johnson Brothers has been providing, exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry.
What are we looking for?
We are searching for a high energy and motivated District Sales Manager. You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of sales consultants in the division. Leadership, People management and development, business planning, sales execution, and supplier management will all be major elements of this position.
Why do you Want to Work for This Great Company?
We’re here to get you excited and spark your career. Nothing better than to be part of a growing company that is always focused on our team members, and our excellent customer service? We are great at creating and innovating, which is one of our values, along with high integrity; obvious passion; an extreme focus on excellence, collaborative teamwork and everyday work ethic. Who wouldn’t want to work for a company that instills and lives these values every day!
If this sounds like the place for you, then keep reading!
Daily Activities:
Leadership:
We are searching for a high energy and motivated District Sales Manager. You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of sales consultants in the division. Leadership, People management and development, business planning, sales execution, and supplier management will all be major elements of this position.
Why do you Want to Work for This Great Company?
We’re here to get you excited and spark your career. Nothing better than to be part of a growing company that is always focused on our team members, and our excellent customer service? We are great at creating and innovating, which is one of our values, along with high integrity; obvious passion; an extreme focus on excellence, collaborative teamwork and everyday work ethic. Who wouldn’t want to work for a company that instills and lives these values every day!
If this sounds like the place for you, then keep reading!
Daily Activities:
Leadership:
- Make sound judgments daily, seeing underlying concepts and patterns in complex situations.
- Create and communicate vision throughout Division.
- Inspire commitment throughout Division to accomplish desired results.
- Lead change throughout Division and inspire a climate of experimentation.
- People Management/Development:
- Cultivate an environment for high achievement and personal development for team members.
- Develop and empower team members.
- Establish division wide accountability standards.
- Leverage differences to create a diversified team.
Business Planning and Monitoring:
- Construct yearly business plans to include detail product forecasting and budget management.
- Manage profitability of portfolio to meet plan goals.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels across all suppliers within portfolio.
- Ensure Division in on plan through continual monitoring.
- Work with key suppliers to ensure mutually set goals are being met.
- Construct programs that are driving results while maintaining profit goals.
- Create division synergy around critical suppliers/programs to ensure success.
- Understand all Johnson Brothers systems that are related to pricing/profitability: Schedules, Net Files, BDF’s, and Supplier bill backs.
Supplier Management:
- Foster a good working relationship with all key suppliers.
- Work closely with key suppliers to drive agreed upon programs and goals.
- Manage portfolio priorities to ensure key suppliers have the correct exposure/focus.
- Work with suppliers and supplier reps to create a winning atmosphere within Division.
You will Need to Have:
- 2-year minimum at a Sales Consultant role or higher.
- BS degree or equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all functional areas and organizational levels.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Here are just a few reasons why you want to work here:
- Competitive benefits package to full-time employees
- 401K plan with a company match
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Dental and vision benefits
- Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
- PTO, paid holidays and maternity/parental leave
Equal Opportunity Employer
Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
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