Chain Manager

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Summary

RNDC is looking for a talented and energetic chain manager to join our growing team. The chain manager coordinates the chain activities of a given chain in the local market and acts as a liaison to all suppliers through the development of mutually beneficial chain account sales, marketing plans and initiatives.

In this role, you will

• Create and heighten awareness for our brands, maximize brand and profit growth, and develop excellent relationships with the chain account while evaluating chain performance through measuring and reporting results, evaluating and correcting performance, and administering policies and procedures.
• Organize chain account activities through setting goals and objectives, develop strategies for continued growth, define relationships with the chain account buyer, and solve issues related to a given chain.
• Provide leadership in making decisions, developing programs, and communicating with and motivating sales organization to execute on set programs.
• Consistently present chain strategies, discussing chain issues, and give chain status updates at sales meetings, develop sales forecasts, and schedule timeline of product delivery.
• Expedite dealer problems in areas of pricing and delivery, etc., while assisting in planning and coordination of pricing and delivery, etc.
• Participate in product display design and pricing of units, and maintain sales logs and generating monthly sales reports.
• Maintain relationships with and provide direction to our supplier network to coincide with the strategic objectives direction of the chains.
• Possess and operate a motor vehicle to access customer accounts for delivery, promotion, and efficient and prompt sales and other key activities.

What you bring to RNDC

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university preferred; five years related experience, of which three to five years in management with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; a current state driver's license; the ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements; the ability to regularly operate a motor vehicle.

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
• Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 considerations: We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship.