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Manager, Area Sales

Anheuser-Busch

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Marketing, Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Brewing, Business Strategy, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, DNA, Employee Relations, Forecasting, Funding, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Incentive Programs, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Metrics, Military, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Product Pricing, Product Programs, Product/Service Launch, Regional Sales, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?


SALARY: $84,800 - $100,700, bonus eligible


LOCATION: Karbach Brewing Company


COMPANY:


We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?


ROLE SUMMARY: The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is accountable for serving as the primary liaison for all wholesaler partners. This position plays a vital role in providing wholesalers with a clear knowledge of all products and programs to ensure that sales strategies are executed on the brewery’s behalf. The ASM may be responsible for managing a team of Brand Development Representatives (BDRs) that cover a portion of the territory. The Area Sales Manager monitors inventory and assists the wholesaler in product ordering. In addition, the ASM is accountable for maintaining sound and accurate internal communication of company strategy.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Responsible for managing and coaching a team of BDRs to execute priorities, programs and market activations (Home Markets).

+ Manages forecast bias and accuracy and ensure LOW orders are met in a timely fashion via OnePortal .

+ Ensures limited/specialty/seasonal product is moving in a timely fashion to ensure inventory doesn’t run long.

+ Meets regularly with wholesalers to maintain sound consistent communication.

+ Maintains knowledge of pricing structures and strategies and assures wholesaler pricing alignment and provides feedback on market pricing to strategy team.

+ Engages and influences wholesaler partners to leverage programs and incentives.

+ Communicates chain commitments, SKU requirements, and STR dates to ensure smooth product launches.

+ Calls on on-premise and off-premise high-value accounts, as well as key account retailers

+ Complete understanding of sales metrics and has ability to utilize data to drive strategy.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


+ High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

+ 2+ years of industry experience, preferably in sales or related discipline.

+ Thorough knowledge of company products and industry best practices (beer and merchandise).

+ Excellent organizational and communication skills.

+ Intermediate to expert-level proficiency in office-related software.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and third-party partners.

+ Significant travel and driving expected.


WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.


BENEFITS:


+ Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts

+ Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection

+ Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies

+ 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!


WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:


Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today– and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.


As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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Anheuser-Busch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Anheuser-Busch Careers website as a result of your disability. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.


If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the Anheuser-Busch Careers website, please email disabilityaccommodation@anheuser-busch.com .


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