Now Hiring - Manufacturing Vice President of Sales North East Region in New York, NY

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining and growing all lines of CG bottled water sales and distribution in a specified geographic area working with customers in the food service, grocery, C-store trade and National Accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop maximum sales and distribution in assigned marketing area
• Insure a strong DSD & Direct network through sales and development of current and prospective customers
• Supply Division Office with current and accurate information of territory conditions
• Contribute to brand effectiveness by providing recommendations for promotions and merchandising requirements
• Maintains and grows existing CG business profitability. Responsible for all lines sold including Branded, Private Label and new products.
• Compiles and executes business plan and strategy on gaining new distribution of all lines in designated prospects throughout the region in conjunction with corporate sales plan.
• Gathers and communicates product and market intelligence to sales and marketing management.
• Develops objectives and forecasts for each market/account on an annual basis and communicates adjustments where needed on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates with Corporate for support and approvals on the business plans.
• Assists in the development of and operates within regional budget limits including promo allowances, co-op, travel, entertainment, etc.
• Follows corporate policies and procedures including on-time personnel reviews, expense reports, sales reports, meeting notes, etc.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key retail personnel throughout the region. They should include personnel at least one level above buyer. Contacts at a higher level are valuable but not always possible.
• Requires approximately 30 - 40% travel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Requires a four year college or university degree/ MBA preferred

Certification:

None.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of five to eight years field sales experience with emphasis in beverage business. Prior field sales management and regional accountability preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requires:

• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in drug, food and mass merchandising channels.
• Strong knowledge of North Eastern Region
• Experience in beverage business
• Enterprising, independent and motivation to succeed
• Reliable transportation
• Candidate who cooperates in group efforts to achieve a common goal
• A thorough understanding of MS Word, Office, Excel and Power Point
• Commitment to customer satisfaction
• Dynamic and outgoingpersonality
• Excellent communication skills are also required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to carry sample cases and presentations to customer sites (approximately 5 - 20 lbs.), reset product planograms, build displays and merchandise CG product at stores. The ability to travel by air and automobile is also required.

Environment:

Exposure to disagreeable elements is negligible.

Safety:

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This job has 5 direct reports.

Travel:

Travel is mandatory and will consist of 2-3 days a week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Beverage sales: 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road