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Sales Manager Job SummaryThe Soft Drink Sales Manager is responsible for leading and driving change in the sales, delivery, and merchandising activities within their assigned area of responsibility. They are also responsible for assisting the VP of Soft Drink Sales with the establishment of monthly, quarterly, and annual objectives and the attainment of those objectives.What you will do as the Sales Manager: Direct and monitor the Soft Drink Sales Team in the areas of sales, placements, distribution, product rotation, code dates, pricing, POS, displays, and cooler positionsetsDefine and coordinate sales training programs that enable staff to achieve their potential and support company sales objectivesMaintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding the company's customer baseWork closely with the marketing function to establish successful channel and partner programs as well as local and national programsMeet or Exceed set KPIs and other performance goals including Volume, Margin, Out DateBreakage, and New Product DistributionCreate and maintain annual budgetWhat you will bring to the role as the Sales Manager: Bachelor's degree in Sales and Marketing5+ years of experience in a sales and marketing management positionKnowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change managementKnowledge of structuring sales quota goals and revenue expectationsExperience in planning marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, and successful public relations effortsAbility to motivate teams to produce results within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projectsOutstanding consultative selling abilities and excellent interpersonal skillsEstablished contacts and relationships with potential customers and channel partnersTake the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we've reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with the next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.