Area Sales Manager - South Florida

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Here at Tampico, we are constantly striving to create moments of joy for our consumers through our products and an awesome culture to our employees! Besides being one of the top selling brands of Refrigerated Juice Drinks available in groceries across America and around the world, we are a team of dedicated people focused on bringing our consumers the best tasting, highest quality products at the best value. Please visit our website at www.tampico.com for more information. 

Our dedicated and inquisitive team is behind everything we do, we are always improving.  We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as vacation, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, ESOP, and the option to participate in the company’s 401K plan. We can only imagine what the future holds, but we know it will be irresistible.  

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Area Manager South Florida is responsible for managing and developing sales of Tampico Brand within the assigned region.  This position manages direct retail customer relationships while increasing sales and distribution with designated independent and chain retail groups & stores.  The Area Manager is also responsible for increasing flavor distribution, alternative packages distribution to the assigned retail locations, and ensure merchandising standards are maintained to corporate standards. This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager and will work closely with the Director of Sales on the merchandising and executional plans across all sales channels for the South Florida market.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Execute yearlong growth plans aimed at increasing sales & distribution at assigned major retailers.
• Visit and merchandise stores daily within designated territory to maximize route efficiency.
• Sell displays, racks, merchandising product, new SKU’s, and packages to current customers at retail and chain level.
• Maintain proper POS inventory levels and company assets.
• Partner with Distributor/Retailer sales personnel to monitor retail activity and facilitate selling process at key retailers.
• Review and update daily retail sales routes, complete weekly recaps and manage assigned customer service billings. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of CPG sales experience preferred; Retail Merchandising experience required; Beverage experience preferred.  
• Associate's degree required, Bachelor’s degree highly preferred. 
• Bilingual - English / Spanish preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication. and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.; other physical abilities include bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• Flexibility to work on weekends when needed for special events, grand openings, trade shows, etc.
• Ideal place of residence: Southern Florida (Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, FL)

NOTE:   Relocation is not provided for this position. No phone calls please.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions may evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.

Tampico Beverages, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.   We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.