Distributor Manager - Coastal Georgia/South Carolina

Company: IndieBrew
Location: Savannah
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

IndieBrew Distributor Manager - Coastal Georgia/South Carolina LOCATION Savannah, Georgia ABOUT THE ROLE The Distributor Manager is responsible for over delivering against IndieBrew's Sales and Distribution objectives within the footprint of Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. They will be responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders including within our distributors across all ranges of responsibilities, Quality Assurance on our products, communicating efficiently externally as well as internally with cross functional teams, executing against brand priorities, and following up on all program initiatives. The position is a senior level position reporting directly to our Director of Sales. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING FOCUS ON QUALITY Our Sales Driver are our people, and this position will be a key influence on our distributor & retail partners as well as being the best teammate possible to all Sales Team counterparts. IndieBrew's Sales Driver is Quality and protecting the integrity of our brands following our brewers' intent. Planning out our business for the long term is as important as a short-term win. Our distributors, retailers, and consumers that we have the opportunity to influence deserve the best possible attention to being 1stas we do not take for granted the opportunity, we have been given to build our brand. Design, communicate, track, and recap all programming initiatives.PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Manage the meaningful and purposeful relationships with our distributor partners as well as retail buyers in all channels of our business including but not limited to Chain Grocery, C-Store, Drug, Club, Supercenter, and On-Premises accounts. Be the best teammate to your Sales counterparts as well as to all cross functional IndieBrew employees. Communicate brilliantly, both internally and externally, tracking against all expectations set. Understand distributors and retailer needs, managing your time effectively. Work directly with our distributor partners, influencing increasing share of heart and share of mind, demonstrating we can be the best partners to them. Responsibility to train our distributor Sales Teams on our brands, our expectations on a PULL THRU strategy, fact-based selling, and how we go to market in the key account universe. Develop and lead with the very best relationships with our distributor partner's Chain Teams, and gain their ongoing support executing against all of our plans.MARKET DEVELOPMENT Exceed expectations against Market Execution Plans including Sales and Distribution while executing a plan that keeps Quality at the heart of what we do, never sacrificing volume for PULL THRU SMART goals. Build, manage, and exceed expectations around Annual Business Plans and our Annual Operating Plan. Have a deep understanding of the business utilizing data reports and understanding sales trends to create selling stories for our buyers, Sales Team, and distributor (IRI, VIP, Neilson, etc). Track execution against all chain programming with follow-up and follow-thru on all initiatives. Think opportunistically, being a good problem solver regardless of the challenges in front of us. Budget management including Trade Spending, POS, Marketing Budgets, T and E, Programming, etc. Identify, develop, and execute new opportunities for growth. Identify community programming tied into our charitable efforts.WHAT YOU'LL NEED 2-4 years of proven success in the craft beer industry and wholesale distribution management. A good understanding of IRI, Nielsen, VIP, and other industry leading analytic tools Must have a thorough understanding of the three-tiered system Understanding of pricing and general operations. Passion for the industry, a genuine sense of pride in all that you do, and a strong work ethic. Strong knowledge of the craft brewing industry. Highly motivated and a self-starter. Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the year. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work alone. Brilliant knowledge of the company, its history, and its product offerings. Strong communication skills and the ability to learn and master the selling skills process. Intermediate computer competence in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Ability to complete company's administration requirements on time. Must have a clean driving record as Motor Vehicle Record checks will be conducted on candidates. About IndieBrew: For our breweries: Brew with Purpose We seek to establish long-term stability and growth for each IndieBrew brand, so they can remain independent and continue doing what matters most: telling their unique stories and creating their best products. Providing industry-leading, safe, and inclusive workspaces grounded in trust, respect, and transparency. Where constant learning and growth are our guiding values. For our partners: Efficiency and Value Building stronger, better relationships with all our retailer, consumer, and distributor partners. Providing best-in-class service and a more efficient and streamlined sales approach for all IndieBrew brands. Offering a larger and more versatile portfolio and expanding access to our beers and brands in more places to reach more craft beer lovers. For our communities: A Force for Good Intentional sustainability initiatives. We plan to take IndieBrew carbon neutral in the coming years. Commitment to positive and direct impact in our communities, cities, and region through expansive charitable partnerships. Our breweries and brands: Scofflaw Brewing Scofflaw Brewing, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia was founded in 2016 by Matt Shirah and Travis Herman. The dream started as a project in Shirah's mother-in-law's basement, now the namesake of their best-selling beer, Basement IPA. As Scofflaw's beers gained notoriety, the brewery expanded rapidly, opening a large-scale production facility on Atlanta's westside and multiple taprooms. Scofflaw has continued to ascend in years since, claiming a significant share of the Georgia beer market. Scofflaw Brewing Co. has been recognized by Beer Advocate, Craft Beer & Brewing and USA today as one of the best new craft breweries in America and ranks in Rate Beer's top 10 new breweries in the world. Bearded Iris Bearded Iris proudly hails from Nashville, Tennessee, where Paul Vaughn and Kavon Togrye, two Nashville natives and longtime friends, opened its doors in 2016 with the help of co-founders Matt Miller, Anna Togrye, and Chanda Grubbs. Since opening, Bearded Iris has been one of the fastest growing breweries in the state and is now the second largest craft brewery in Tennessee. Due in no small part to the brewery's renowned flagship, Homestyle IPA, which represents the bestselling craft 4 pack in Tennessee according to recent Nielsen/IRI data. Since its founding, Bearded Iris has been named one of the top five best new breweries in America by USA Today, and garnered accolades from Men's Journal, Sports Illustrated, Garden & Gun, Craft Beer & Brewing, Thrillist, Punch, Paste Magazine, and BeerAdvocate, among others. Neon Cowboy Neon Cowboy brings a lively, cocktail-inspired alternative to grocery store shelves in an inclusive, low alcohol format. Crafted with real fruit juice and agave nectar, Neon's four flavors are bright, present, and approachable, while maintaining a distinctive sense of adventure. Every bubbly sip is packed with a refreshing, flavorful punch, and at only 90 calories it truly is "Like a cocktail you can drink all night."Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceAbility to commute/relocate: Atlanta, GA 30318: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Savannah, GA 31404

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