Area Manager

• Travels through assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders and new business, prepare sales contracts and interfaces with customers on location or by phone.
• Takes a leading role with contract negotiations, closing the sale and developing marketing plans for contract accounts.
• Coordinates and leads sales meetings to include agenda preparation.
• Keeps informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers.
• Ensures that all Admiral Beverage brands and packages are rotated on a "first-in, first-out" basis in accordance with supplier requirements.
• Properly accounts for all cash/credit proceeds, products removed from inventories, lighted signs and all other Company assets where applicable.
• Solicits new business by conducting business reviews, demonstrating products and services, using samples, marketing resources, and emphasizes salable features and benefits to customer.
• Safe/Competent operation of route vehicle and vehicle maintenance and cleanliness. Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
• Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.