On Premise Sales Manager

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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The On-Premise Sales Manager will directly lead, manage, and collaborate with a team of Area Sales Managers, Service Managers, and Sales Development Manager, along with their respective teams. This role is ultimately responsible for fostering profitable growth, outperforming competitors in market share, and delivering efficient service in support of organizational goals.

Interested and qualified candidates need to click Apply Now and upload the following documents by COB Friday May 16, 2025. Questions can be directed to Jeff Stillwell.

• Updated resume
• Cover letter highlighting your qualifications and reasons for interest in the position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of Ben E. Keith culture.
• Utilize all available sales data to identify opportunities, develop goals and objectives, and increase sales and distribution.
• Manage department expenses - payroll-related expenses/headcount, sales/advertising expenses, CPC, department travel & meals/entertainment expenses, etc.
• Develop and implement monthly sales priority plans to drive company goals.
• Act as a mentor by coaching the team and communicating best practices.
• Work with and utilize available resources and people to improve sales initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing, or Business is preferred.
• Five plus years of Department Head and/or Area Sales Manager level experience required.
• Demonstrates a calm, logical mindset and maintains composure in challenging situations.
• Excellent and effective performance in previous BEK career path positions.
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and creative.
• Excellent communication skills with team, other departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• A full knowledge of the Ben E. Keith portfolio.
• Experience with forecasting product for sales incentives, promos, special events, etc.
• Training in draught systems and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Dayforce, Workforce Management, Chrome River, iDig, One Drive, Viva Engage required.
• Experienced with ABMarketing, and all AB technology platforms.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Motivational and energetic.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and promoters.
• Strong understating of National and State beverage industry, as well as the local beverage business landscape.
• General knowledge of TABC marketing practices.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* 401K with matching contribution

* Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Program

* Educational Assistance Program

* Paid Vacation and holidays

* Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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