Regional Sales Manager, Midwest (ILTN)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
03-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Task At Hand:
Lead growth build powerhouse teams and make JuneShine Brands unmissable across Illinois and Tennessee!
As our Regional Sales Manager youll own sales performance across Illinois and Tennessee driving off- and on-premise volume visibility and distribution through our key partners at Lakeshore Beverage Superior Beverage Ajax Turner and other regional wholesalers. Reporting directly to the VP of Sales youll balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution - managing distributor relationships leading a talented sales team and expanding our footprint across key cities like Chicago Nashville and more.
If youre energized by building teams growing brands and winning share in dynamic markets this role is your next big move.
Who You Are:
- A proven sales leader with experience managing multi-market territories
- Energized by building high performing teams and driving regional growth
- Skilled in distributor management planning and execution
- Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of off-and on-promise dynamics
- Excellent communicator with a proactive collaborative mindset
- Passionate about better-for-you innovative beverage brands
What Youll Do:
- Drive Sales Growth: Lead off-and on-premise volume visibility and distribution for the JuneShine Brands portfolio (JuneShine Flying Embers Willies Remedy and more) across Illinois and Tennessee with potential to expand
- Manage Distributor Relationships: Build strong partnership with Lakeshore Beverage Superior Beverage Ajax Turner and other wholesalers aligning on goals incentives and performance plans
- Lead and Develop Teams: Recruit train and motivate a high-performing regional team; set clear expectations coach for success and drive accountability
- Maximize Market Impact: Spend 8-10 days per month in key cities building relationships auditing execution and driving results at the account level
- Execute Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with leadership to activate regional sales strategies pricing plans and marketing programs that deliver growth and maintain brand competitiveness
- Expand Market Presence: Identify and develop new business opportunities in new markets building early distributor relationships and supporting regional expansion
- Deliver Results: Track performance identify growth opportunities and share weekly insights and recap with leadership
Must Haves:
- 21 years of age or older at the time of application
- Based in Chicago or Nashville with reliable transportation
- Minimum of 5 years experience in beverage sales with regional or distributor management responsibility
- State-specific alcohol certification (by start date)
- Strong understanding of off-and on-premise sales strategy
- Proficiency in MS office and/or Google Workspace
- Willingness to travel (8-10 days/month minimum with potential for overnights)
Nice to Have:
- Experience selling Beyond Beer THC or FMB categories
- Established relationships with distributors in IL or TN
- Experience leading field teams or managing multiple wholesalers
- Familiar with data tools such as VIP IRI and Nielsen
Compensation Perks Benefits:
- Compensation:
- $100000 - $115000 per year plus eligibility for an annual discretionary performance bonus
- The final offer will be based on several factors including experience skills and overall expertise
- For field-based sales roles gas expenses are fully covered
- Perks Benefits:
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
- Voluntary vision dental and accidental plans
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- 12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave $500 Baby Bonding Bucks and a sustainable baby gift
- Booch spirit beer and soft good perks
- And more!
Who We Are
Our Purpose: To make quality purpose-driven beverages
Our Business: Our vision is to create the next-generation beverage platform comprising distinct brands each with its own ethos and purpose. Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry it lacks options that cater to the next generation of drinkers who will demand more from their alcohol than a mere buzz. Disrupting this industry is a worthy and massive opportunity.
Our Culture: Our core values are Quality Transparency and Team-First. We derive much of our management policy from a book we give you upon hiring Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard (founder owner Patagonia). Our policy is to allow workers flexible hours provided the work gets done with no negative impact on others. Our let my people go surfing policy demands that we hire very unique individuals; those with a combination of self-motivation self-discipline and energy.
JuneShine Brands is a purpose-driven organization composed of a diverse and dynamicgroup of individuals with varied backgrounds passions and beliefs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyones unique perspectives are valued. We seek to hire self-motivated independent thinkers who embrace challenging the status quo. Join us at JuneShine Brands where youre encouraged to bring your authentic self to your craft every day. As a proud equal opportunity employer we are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity in our hiring practices.
You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- Management Experience
- Territory Management
- Hospice Care
- Home Care
- Salesforce
- Outside Sales
- Sales Management
- CRM Software
- Enterprise Sales
- negotiation
About Company
JuneShine makes insanely delicious, better-for-you beverages—canned cocktails and hard kombucha. They're sustainably brewed, made with real ingredients, and range from 6-10% ABV. Real. Refreshing.
