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　　Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

　　As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

　　At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

　　Overview

　　The Director of Chain Accounts will direct the sale of products and services to assigned Chain account through KAM s and District Managers. This role will Control the execution of sales plans and sales promotions to ensure the achievement of assigned sales goals.

　　Primary Responsibilities

　　Ensure the attainment of sales and profit goals for the assigned chain account through the regular evaluation of vendor/partner relationships, new business opportunities, and voids in present sales/service levels

　　Supervise the activities of assigned accounts to ensure maximum sales and profits; Coach, direct, counsel team members on overall performance; define expectations and monitors progress

　　Conduct team meetings with Chain and District Managers; Introduce new products and services to Chain Buyers; Present new promotions/programs to Chain Buyers; Provide a summary of current/projected sales activity for the assigned chain; Provide regular/special reports detailing the measurement of results compared to assigned sales objectives

　　Conduct regular business reviews with Chain Buyer; Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement

　　Meet with Spirit VP s regularly to review results and prioritize selling initiatives

　　Recommend to Chain Buyer products by size for in-store and newspaper advertising support

　　Propose and remedy pricing on key product/size to ensure the attainment of sales objectives with a chain retailer

　　Recommend inventory levels necessary to support unusual chain sales plans

　　Work in conjunction with Trade Development/ Category Management team to ensure brands have an adequate shelf and merchandising space; Look for an opportunity to improve positioning on KEY brands based on trends and volume

　　Work in conjunction with Operations to ensure adequate service levels are in place for customer and reasonable expectations are set for SGWS; Communication between customer and SGWS is critical to accomplish success; Internal alignment of all divisions on delivery timing

　　Monitor EDI buys to ensure goods are billed and proper material # s is in place to prevent OOS situations; Monitor proper YCHN discounts are in place to minimize credit requests from the customer; Credit reconciliation to be done in a timely manner

　　Execute and compile ONE pricing book per month to the customer as requested

　　Investigate & Implement SGWS opportunity for PL/Preferred brands

　　Ability to travel: (40%-60%) by automobile (may involve driving distances of up to 100 miles and periodic travel out of state)

　　Perform other job-related duties as assigned

　　Additional Primary Responsibilities

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor s Degree and seven years of experience or equivalent education and related experience

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

　　Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills

　　Experience in selling alcoholic beverages or grocery products at the retail level

　　Valid state motor vehicle operator s license

　　Ability to secure and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws

　　Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

　　Physical Demands

　　Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device

　　Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping

　　May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 25lbs

　　EEO Statement

　　Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

　　Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.