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Business Development Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
Product discounts
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country, founded in 1956, is a family-owned regional bottler that proudly serves portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. As a part of the larger Coca-Cola family, this company has upheld its commitment to delivering quality beverage products that have been recognized and enjoyed worldwide for over a century. The organization strongly embraces its core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect, fostering a culture where team members are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally. Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country believes in growing together with its employees to achieve greater... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or business preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years sales management experience, preferably in the beverage market and/or route distribution
  • Proven ability to build and retain business through selling, account management and customer service
  • Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Preferred experience with Margin Minder or comparable program
  • Above-average math skills
  • Must demonstrate strong leadership qualities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to analyze data for business improvement
  • Must have a clean driving record
  • Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time
  • Willingness to work in a moderately noisy environment
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform office tasks

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or business preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years sales management experience, preferably in the beverage market and/or route distribution
  • Proven track record of building and retaining business through selling, account management and excellent customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to build accounts in a given territory through cold calling, lead generation, professional presentation style and negotiating and closing deals
  • Microsoft Office proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with Margin Minder (or comparable program) and compiling information that will assist selling teams preferred
  • Above-average math skills and ability to figure commissions, profits, margins, retails, and financials
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to analyze statistical data and reports for business improvement

Job Duties

  • Grow revenue through volume and net pricing
  • Grow gross profit through product mix, reduced cost of goods, volume, and net pricing
  • Train team members to develop accounts through cold calling and existing customer visits to determine beverage needs, identify new opportunities and grow key accounts
  • Develop long-term strategic plan for On-Premises business including products, pricing, distribution methods and continued growth of customer base
  • Train team members to prescreen, quantify and qualify the volume requirements for equipment placement using the Return on Investment (ROI) tool
  • Help our teams to solve customer issues concerning sales and customer service, ensuring excellent customer service and account management to new and existing clientele
  • Train team members to coordinate with the Equipment Service Department and customers on equipment installation
  • Train and develop sales team at all locations to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the On-Premises business, how to identify leads and determine customer needs and how to negotiate and close deals
  • Work with our sales teams to track usage and customer volumes
  • and review and analyze sales performance against programs, quotas and business plans to determine effectiveness
  • Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities
  • Establish marketplace execution and distribution standards in line with Company overall standards and ensure training and development of sales teams in successful marketplace execution and distribution
  • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify areas for continuous improvement
  • Establish and maintain relationships with industry leaders and key strategic partners
  • Keep up to date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance
  • Work with leadership team to continuously foster a positive work environment, develop employee incentive programs and establish the organization as a premier employer
  • Conform with, abide by, and re-enforce all regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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