Chain District Manager; Book - North Inland Empire

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑range 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 assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $45,000 - $65,000 per year plus incentives and auto allowance/reimbursement. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

The Manager Chain is responsible for promotions, sales, pricing, and service of products and implementing chain account strategies and plans.

• Responsible for all assigned sales and profitability goals for mid‑size national and regional accounts
• Establish and maintain relationships with regional and national buyer
• Monitor and implement pricing, merchandising, and competitive activity
• Partner with National, regional, and corporate accounts for fast and effective compliance
• Provide timely market information to the management team regarding pricing, merchandising, and market trends
• Monitor field implementation and execution of national and regional programs to ensure: accurate product pricing, effective discount management, and management of program deadlines
• Coordinate and monitor ads, in‑store features, and activities
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability, replenishment, and distribution and conduct spot checks on inventory and monthly pricing report
• Track sales dollars and cases on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Identify short and long account opportunities and create plans to leverage products and relationships
• Coordinate chain sales calls, vendor meetings, and vendor visits

• Partner with suppliers to identify and prospect chain account opportunities
• Assist in monitoring the impact and effectiveness of programs currently in place
• Provide monthly reports to chain account leadership
• Attend chain account promotions and events
• May manage a team of Chain Specialists; defines expectations, monitors progress, and counsels if expectations are not met
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of relevant experience
• Must possess a valid driver license and secure and maintain auto‑liability insurance by state laws
• Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
• Must be able to operate internal functions of SAP
• Must understand syndicated data and implementation strategies
• Must be able to build solid relationships with Suppliers, Sales Departments, Warehouse Managers, Delivery Managers, Sales Reps, and Merchandisers
• Comprehensive knowledge of products
• Proficient working knowledge of computerized applications, for example, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation…