Sales Manager - Lincoln, NE

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Handle sales and distribution within a given geography, including merchandising as needed
• Responsibly sell company initiatives to retail partners including: promotions, new brands, inventory management and pricing strategies
• Consult, advise and engage with retail partners on category management and business analytics to help improve the performance of their business
• Develop innovative ways to improve business performance through data analysis, brand marketing, product placement and purposeful planning
• Develop and utilize systems to track, measure and analyze progress against key marketing initiatives and other business metrics
• Grow leadership capability through ongoing comprehensive training and high impact experiences

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or meaningful sales experience
• Ability to build sales plans and handle time effectively
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts to influence business partners
• Collaborate well in a team environment and develop account relationships
• Utilize analytics to evaluate market opportunities and impact business performance
• Provide innovative & creative solutions to business challenges
• Strong dedication to individual growth and leadership development

Nice to Have

• Experience with category management and business analytics
• Ability to develop and execute sales strategies

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver license in good standing for the last 3 years
• Ability to work full time within the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, conduct overhead work and carry bags and boxes (up to 50 pounds on a seldom basis)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range is $70,900 - $103,900 annually with an annual incentive compensation by target
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees, spouses or domestic partners and eligible dependents
• Deferred Profit-Sharing (DPS) Plan with company contributions of 13%-17% of base salary after one year of service
• Annual Profit-Sharing contribution of 8, 10, or 12%, depending on earnings
• Annual Supplemental contribution of 5%
• Company vehicle for business and personal use (Chevy Traverse)
• Work life balance options, including potential flexible work hours
• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays and vacation purchase option
• Maternity and paternity leave of absence benefits
• Educational refund program and student loan reimbursement
• Business laptop, cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Adoption assistance, child, and dependent care programs