Now Hiring - Assistant District Sales Manager in Hampton, VA

Lift Off Distribution is the exclusive off-premise distributor of Red Bull Energy Drink for Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. As a company, we strive to ensure that we execute the highest level of service befitting the brand we represent. Red Bull, which originated in Austria, is now available in more than 171 countries worldwide, and we are privileged to represent both the market leader and the premium brand within the energy drink market.

We are looking to hire an Assistant District Sales Manager to join our team. The Assistant District Sales Manager is responsible for helping a District Sales Manager lead a team of Account Sales Managers in a predetermined territory to maximize volume and revenue growth. This role is predominantly an in-the-field position with some people management responsibilities. These responsibilities include, coaching, selling skills, in-store display execution, and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to the following:

Sales

• Maximize revenue growth through in-store audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer service is provided to the customer base.
• Develop strong business relationships with key customers within sales territory.
• Set specific sales and merchandising goals for the sales team.
• Audit customers to maintain merchandising, point-of-sale material, and product rotation standards.
• Assistant District Manager will be Key Account proficient.

Personnel

• Train and motivate Account Sales Mangers to develop excellent trade relationships, maximize selling skills, and deliver expected in-store merchandising and display results.
• Assist District Sales Manager with resets, cooler placements, and VIP account management.
• Ride with Account Sales Managers in the van or truck to train and evaluate.
• Conduct staff meetings with Account Sales Managers and Trainees to discuss progress in meeting goals and objectives.
• The Assistant District Manager will be responsible for route coverage (Vacation, Sick etc..) in their district.
• The Assistant District Manager will be responsible for writing a weekly plan.
• A minimum of two days of route work weekly.

Company Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance: health, dental, and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life Insurance: personal, spouse, and dependent
• Paid leave: vacation, sick, long term sick and holidays
• Company matched 401(k)
• Employee Referral Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• $500 Lift Off Days after one year of service

Requirements for the Position Include:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3+ years of equivalent work experience
• 3+ years work experience, preferably in beverages/consumer products in a DSD model.
• Experience in people management preferred
• Must be analytical, a problem solver, and possess leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Must possess strong computer skills
• Valid Driver's License
• General lifting of up to 45lbs and moving up to 100lbs with a handcart

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• sales: 3 years (Required)
• route sales: 3 years (Required)
• direct store delivery: 3 years (Required)
• customer service: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location