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Description

We are looking for a Region Sales Manager to take our energy drinks business to the next level! The Region Manager plays a critical role in our growth plan and will work directly with beer and non-alcoholic distributors to build plans, drive distribution, and accelerate Bucked Up velocity in their assigned territory. 

The Region Sales Manager (RSM) at Bucked Up will manage all sales/revenue-generating activities and relationships with local retailers and direct store distributors (DSD partners) in the assigned territory. The main role is to increase top-line sales revenue while maintaining bottom-line profitability. The RSM will be a leader who is responsible for developing a targeted business strategy to drive corporate strategic objectives to tactical execution, executing partnerships to meet or exceed the plan.

Job responsibilities include:

• Create, build, and grow strategic partnerships with retailers and DSD distributors to grow the portfolio of Bucked Up energy drink products in the assigned territory.
• Conceptualize and apply a sales strategy to target key markets, and accounts and establish a dominant presence in the region; Develop and execute promotional programs and activities with key partners.
• Partner with National Accounts and Distributor Chain Account teams to expand distribution in regional accounts and build plans for these accounts to dominate their performance energy business.
• Manage sales forecasts and budgets to achieve established goals to deliver profitable growth for assigned regions.
• Manage sales reporting obligations promptly to include frequent sales updates, pricing surveys, etc.
• Keep abreast and report on products, categories, innovations, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising, and promotional trends.
• Partner with marketing on developing local or national initiatives, product launches, and sales estimates.
• Work with internal departments to implement customer agreements, increase revenue, and address Customer needs, including working closely with senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer support, including supply chain efficiencies. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Four years minimum of direct-store delivery (DSD) sales knowledge and experience in the beverage category, with a track record of over-delivering sales plans. 
• Experience in the top two beer wholesaler networks or RTD Energy beverages is uniquely suited for this role.
• Grocery and/or convenience channel sales experience.
• Experience building plans, managing budgets, and having the attention to detail to drive stellar execution.
• Proficient at analyzing syndicated and depleting data to identify opportunities and create impactful selling stories.
• Goal-oriented, revenue-focused, and collaborative team player who can quickly establish relationships and manage a growth-oriented sales strategy.
• Great interpersonal skills and a great listener and communicator. Able to quickly identify problems and opportunities and develop solutions for business and customer challenges that drive the business forward.
• Self-starter who can work independently but is a team player who thrives on winning. 

Additional Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive your vehicle throughout your territory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with customers and partners, ability to collaborate at all levels.
• Excellent at managing time, priorities, and expenses
• Proficiency using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with forecasting, Nielsen/IRI, POS, and Inventory reports
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Additional Information:

• Pay is Salary, DOE Performance Bonus opportunity.
• Full-time schedule
• Remote/in-office/travel - hybrid work environment
• Insurance benefits are available for eligible full-time employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, basic life and LT/ST disability insurance, HSA contributions, 401(k) retirement savings match, and more!
• Additional voluntary benefits include accidental insurance, pet coverage, Metlaw services, and additional life insurance coverage.
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• 50% off employee discount on Bucked Up products and apparel (1/2 of website prices on most items)