Manager, Area Sales

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion talent and curiosity and provide them with the teammates resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do

SALARY: $84000 - $88000 bonus eligible

LOCATION: Dallas/Ft. Worth area based - for Karbach Brewing Company.

COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. Thats right over 100 of Americas most loved brands to be exact. But theres so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers seltzers and more. We are powered by a 19000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent curiosity and commitment and provide the teammates resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Area Sales Manager (AM) is accountable for serving as the primary liaison for all wholesaler partners. This position plays a vital role in providing wholesalers with a clear knowledge of all products and programs to ensure that sales strategies are executed on the brewerys behalf. The Area Sales Manager monitors inventory and assists the wholesaler in product ordering. In addition the AM is accountable for maintaining sound and accurate internal communication of company strategy.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calls on on-premise and off-premise high-value accounts as well as key account retailers.

• Engages and influences wholesaler partners to leverage programs and incentives.

• Complete understanding of sales metrics and has ability to utilize data to drive strategy.

• Ensures limited/specialty/seasonal product is moving in a timely fashion to ensure inventory doesnt run long.

• Meets regularly with wholesalers to maintain sound consistent communication.

• Maintains knowledge of pricing structures and strategies and assures wholesaler pricing alignment and provides feedback on market pricing to strategy team.

• Communicates chain commitments SKU requirements and STR dates to ensure smooth product launches.

• Manages forecast bias and accuracy and ensure LOW orders are met in a timely fashion via OnePortal .

• Significant travel and driving expected.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

• 5 years of industry experience preferably in sales or related discipline.

• Thorough knowledge of company products and industry best practices (beer and merchandise).

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Intermediate to expert-level proficiency in office-related software.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees customers and third-party partners.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what together with our people and our partners Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water and together with our wholesaler partners invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community providing opportunity for our people lifting our neighbors and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance

• 401k matching up to 6%

• Paid company holidays

• Paid vacation and sick time off

• $50 credit for merch/beer - once a month