State President, Denver CO

• Empire Distributors Inc,** A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a **State President **for the state of Colorado. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.
• Summary **Directs and coordinates all phases and activities of the wholesale beer, spirit, and wine distribution process at the Denver Branch location. Oversees the safe working environment that is conducive to good business practices. Obtains optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Ensures compliance with State, Federal and local laws.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals to obtain and/or exceed sales goals.
• Coordinates activities within the branch location to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Develops, grows and maintains supplier relationships.
• Develops sales programs and sales goals for future programs.
• Directs and coordinates promotion of products and services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.
• Analyzes department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget.
• Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.
• Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.
• Coordinates pricing and pricing strategies.
• Promotes organization in industry and trade associations.
• Monitors deal compliance, bill backs, projections brand strategy, and brand profits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
  
  

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

Manages VP of Sales, DC Operations Manager, and Office Manager, some of whom supervise employees at the Denver Branch Location. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

**Qualifications **

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Education and/or Experience**

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**

Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle insurance reflecting company standards. 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability

**Computer Skills **

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.