District Manager Retail

Position Overview

The Retail Sales Manager is primarily responsible for the management and development of a Retail Selling Organization for the San Francisco Bay markets. They represent the Company and our principals through managing retail store coverage, special projects, and executing objectives set by the principal, Business Manager, or Sales Manager to achieve superior in‑store results in assigned territories or stores. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and insists on the highest standards, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and supervision of 6-8 direct reports
• Maintain high levels of professionalism
• Develop strategic territory coverage plans and manage sales activity standards along with reporting procedures
• Ensure product distribution of all authorized manufacturer products
• Develop solid relationships at the store level
• Conduct route rides with Sales Reps and Principals
• Increase brand presence through incremental points of interruption via racks, displays, and shipper placement
• Foster high individual and team morale
• Train, develop and motivate team members through individual feedback and coaching
• Work closely with Principals and Vendors
• Demonstrate strong team management and leadership capabilities
• Exhibit excellent communication and people management skills
• Maintain up-to-date technological skills
• Manage changing priorities effectively
• Possess a sense of urgency in task completion
• Stay highly organized with great attention to detail
• Remain focused on the task at hand
• Quickly analyze situations and adapt accordingly

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management experience
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• DSD Sales Experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Salary Range: $65,000-75,000 Annually
• Equal Opportunity Employer