Distributor Manager

Our Company

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavours.

Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.

The Role

The main priority of the Distribution Manager is to drive the strategy and initiatives established by the Congo Brands leadership. This role will impact the sales organization by being responsible for achieving sales volume and distribution goals of the Congo Brands portfolio within their assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Business Planning (BP) process with the Distributor Partner(s) (DP) to align with CONGO BP priorities.
• Conduct planning reviews to meet quantitative targets and KPIs.
• Participate in DP sales meetings and conduct weekly market visits to assess in-store conditions and action plan against opportunities.
• Ensure maximum focus on the volume growth and in store execution in the DPs top Key Accounts
• Bring our marketing mix to life by engaging the DP sales force and using all available assets (i.e., local, and regional events)

Key Skills and Experience Required

• 5+ years demonstrated experience working within Consumer-Packaged Goods industry.
• Experience within a Direct Store Delivery distribution environment

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Experience working in the Food & Beverages industry is a plus.
• Ability to analyse market trends and use data to inform sales strategies.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and retail distribution channels

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Travel

• 25% (As needed)
• This position requires a clean driving record and authorization to obtain your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) upon receiving and accepting a job offer.
• Valid driver’s license is required

Compensation and Benefits Details

• Competitive Salary
• Health/Vision/Dental Benefits
• 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 401K plan with employer match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Congo Brands, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

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