Area Manager I

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers.
Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism.
We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged.
RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value.
RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people.
Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.
Summary RNDC is looking for a creative, collaborative, and professional Area Manager to join our growing sales team.
The Area Manager is responsible for street execution of sales initiatives, the training and development of District Managers and Sales Representatives as well as executing all sales/promotional programs by performing the following duties.
In this role, you will Establishes, recommends, and implements strategies, objectives, policies and plans for the division’s sales and profit objectives.
Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program.
Travels the sales territories to monitor field activities and gain perspective of current market conditions.
Recommends advertising campaigns and performance incentive programs for the sales department.
Identifies and communicates to the marketing department new product development and revisions of existing product lines and develops and administers the budget for the sales program.
Evaluates and controls performance to plan.
Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships within the marketplace and engaging in the more difficult negotiations to develop new business and to resolve the more critical problems affecting the sales program.
Plans and develops various aspects of sales meetings while monitoring and evaluating the activities and products of the competition.
Possession of and operating a motor vehicle to access customer accounts for delivery, promotion, and efficient and prompt sales and other key activities.
What you bring to RNDC Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
Three or more years related experience, of which two to three years management work with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
What's in it for you 401(k) with company matching Medical, dental and vision benefits* Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO Paid volunteer time Paid parental leave Paid caregiver leave Fertility benefits Paid training Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates *Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility COVID-19 considerations: We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.
Bonus if you bring Bachelors degree Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry WSET certifications Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship.