When It Comes to Juice – We Pour it On!!

Sundance is passionate about creating wholesome and functional beverages . . . without sacrificing delicious flavor. Sundance refreshes consumers with such popular brands as Everfresh and Mr. Pure juices; Rip It energy fuel; LaCroix sparkling waters and ClearFruit Waters. Sundance Beverage Company is part of the National Beverage family of iconic brands.

National Beverage Corp.

As the fourth largest branded soft-drink company in the U.S., National Beverage proudly refreshes America. Innovation is the essential ingredient in the flavorful variety of beverages we lovingly invent and create – including such iconic favorites as Ritz Soda and Faygo® soft drinks, Everfresh juices®, LaCroix® sparkling waters and Rip It® energy drinks.

We are looking for individuals of noble character to join our team. Please contact us if you are dedicated, reliable, compassionate and talented . . . and want to discover what it means to work in an environment of creativity, collaboration and support.

Fun, Flavor and Vitality . . . the National Beverage Way!

Summary The Area Sales Manager is responsible to ensure the increase of sale volumes for Sundance/ National Beverage Products to the assigned territory. The Area Sales Manager will ensure total customer satisfaction by promoting top quality service to Sundance/ National Beverage customers.

Responsibilities

· Manage distributor sales activities and provide the direction, leadership and motivation required for the proper sales execution.

· Provide distributors with product awareness and development training on selling National Beverage products.

· Analyze competitive performance by monitoring overall market conditions and account activity to enhance market position and anticipate consumer needs.

· While visiting each market, this Manager must be available to execute account resets/merchandising placing Company glide trays, POS, and be able to replenish shelf stock with our Sundance Brands.

· While in the market, this manager must be able to handle and lift Sundance case weights that vary from 27lbs ( Everfresh 64oz case ) to our heaviest case at 42lbs ( Faygo 24oz ).

· Travelling to other markets in order to obtain new accounts

· Competitive, fast paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business or related major
• 3-5 years of prior related experience preferably in Food/ Beverage, DSD/ Retail, Sales, etc.
• Valid Driver License with less than 5 points
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Highly motivated, outgoing personality, strong work ethic, and a self-starter
• Able to work a flexible schedule

Sundance Beverage Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, genetics, gender identity, disabled veterans, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Experience:

• Food or Beverage Sales: 4 years (Preferred)
• Merchandising: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago Heights, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person