Apply now Job no: 502345
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: NZ
Categories: Sales
Your Impact
As the District Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role, focusing on nurturing and guiding your regional field team. Your primary responsibility will be to inspire and develop your team while overseeing sales and commercial activities within all channels. This role is essential for driving the execution of our channel strategies and new business sales plans across New Zealand. We seek a dynamic leader who is passionate about coaching, empowering others, and leading by example.
Regular travel within the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Taranaki regions will be part of this role to ensure effective team engagement and support.
Key Responsibilities
Foster a high-performing, motivated sales team by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and support to enhance their personal and professional growth.
Guide your team to unlock growth through sales capability, implementing promotional plans, and partnering with new and existing customers to achieve commercial goals.
Help your team recognise and identify local market opportunities to boost sales and profitability.
Ensure the team meets national budgeted sales and distribution targets through effective leadership and strategic direction.
Cultivate engagement and develop the capabilities of the entire sales team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
About You
We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership skills and a deep passion for developing high-performing teams. You should have:
Extensive experience within a senior sales role with a track record of successfully coaching and managing sales teams.
Background in the liquor industry, or relevant FMCG experience, with a passion for sales.
A genuine enthusiasm for advancing team capabilities.
Ability to effectively influence and negotiate with customers, successfully closing sales and contractual agreements.
Strong skills in solving complex issues, with a strategic approach to planning and prioritising tasks.
Asahi Beverages is a leading beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Part of the Oceania Region, our New Zealand head office is based in Parnell, Auckland, with our manufacturing centre located in Papakura. We produce and market some of New Zealand's most iconic brands, including Major Major, Long White, Peroni, Asahi Super Dry, Lipton's Iced Teas and Charlies Juices. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there's always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!
We're proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
Advertised: 27 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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