Petit Area Sales Manager

Company Description

What dreams may come.

We were born in Central America, a magic land, full of color, happiness, variety of fruits and natural resources all year round.

One simple idea; take the best our land has to offer to evolve the way to quench your thirst.

Our path has taken us to create a beverage portfolio that fills us with pride and has conquered the taste of 30 countries of America and the world.

This motivates us to want to get each time farther, taking our taste and latin character to the greater markets to compete with the best.

With innovation running in our DNA, we invest constantly in the development of new and improved alternatives of sweetening and exploitation of natural ingredients. Also, we look around the world for ideal strategic partners for the development of beverages that the future consumer will prefer.

Beliv. Magic is in our Nature Belivers

Job Description

Purpose:

To seek out, sell and establish new accounts in retail sectors (grocery stores, convenience stores, specialty stores etc) for Petit Brand. Effectively and efficiently grow those accounts in coordination with external groups (e.g. customers, brokers and distributors). The position will be expected to provide feedback on and participate in sales strategy development and planning. The candidate must show an ability to be a self-starter, enjoy selling and require minimal direction.

Responsibilities:

• Within assigned market, execute the Beliv Company sales plan through the attainment of shelf distribution, cold box placement, promotional execution and displays and the placement of brand collateral at retail.
• Secure new outlet availability by influencing distributors through route rides, crew drives and local key account calls as required.
• Provide ongoing communication on sales, marketing and executional opportunities
• Work closely with marketing to develop cohesive market plans to fully leverage all market activity for incremental volume.
• Assist with bill backs and other duties as assigned.
• Submit recaps outlining objectives, results, barriers and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in sales and management, preferably in the non-alcoholic beverage and/or consumer products industry
• Prefer candidates with 1+ years of Beverage Distributor management
• Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Position requires a licensed driver with reliable transportation and a driving record acceptable to the company's insurers.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned region including overnight travel.
• Must be able (with or without accommodation) of bending and lifting to set up displays, adjust shelves during resets, move product, etc. (approx. 20-25 lbs)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Grupo Mariposa's mission is to nurture growth and foster sustainability within the global food and beverage industry. We are committed to excellence through disciplined management, innovative practices and dynamic culture that embraces change.

Grupo Mariposa is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.