Sales Support Manager in Grand Island, Nebraska at Eagle Distributing Inc

Eagle Distributing is Nebraska's premier beverage distributor delivering our diverse portfolio of products to the heart of America.

Family-owned and operated since 2001, over the years we have grown to 6 warehouses that service over 1800 customers, across 62,000 square miles.

However, our biggest accomplishment is our team! Starting with just 24 employees, we now proudly are home to over 150 employees. We all love what we do, and we have fun doing it!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Sales Support Manager reporting directly to the Sales Manager is responsible for communicating, coaching, and ensuring that all sales and merchandising standards are met or exceeded. Work to achieve Impact Selling account-specific goals and is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers. This role will train in the tasks of Merchandising and Sales, providing the opportunity to grow into a sales representative when fully trained and showing proficiency in sales.

• Collaborate with necessary team members to develop and implement a weekly schedule that encompasses merchandising, and special events,
• Ability to adjust daily schedules to be a relief for, line cleaning, merchandising, or special events
• Ensure all aspects of merchandising and flex representatives process are being performed by spot-checking accounts and adhering to a ride with schedule
• Utilize systems and dashboard tracking.

• Train new employees on essential functions of the support team including sales and merchandising,
• Schedule full pulls as needed,
• Schedule all daily duties for the support team (flex representatives, merchandisers, special event managers),
• Ensure the routing plan is being followed.
• Schedule and conduct support team communication meetings,
• Prepare and conduct performance evaluations
• Attend and participate in weekly Team Lead and sales meetings to communicate and plan for market initiatives,
• Meet or exceed customer merchandising and special event standards
• Plan implementation of resets for geographic areas.
• Oversee line cleaning and on-premises support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree and/or equivalent training and work experience in Sales or Business
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in sales, or retail management.
• Ability to use a tablet, computer, and merchandising and sales software.

• Ability to coach and train team members.
• Strong customer service skills

WHY EAGLE DISTRIBUTING:  
We pride ourselves on being Agile, Innovative, and Elite. We want people that enjoy making a mark on a company and continuing to grow our company over the next decade, don’t just watch the launch be a part of it! 

BENEFITS: 

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company-matching contribution 
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 
• Free Beer!