Region Manager - Northeast
The Region Manager is responsible for effectively managing assigned region while overseeing and directing activities of Retail Sales Associates. This person works closely with Business Development Managers, other Sales Operations leaders, Store Managers, and various retail personnel to ensure retail business objectives are met. The Region Manager will supervise roughly 10 Retail Sales Associates, spread out across the Northeast.
Responsibilities Include:
Responsible for being a business expert within assigned region, including an understanding of how the region is performing and what is driving performance, aligning with BDMs on key priorities to guide the team, identifying key challenges happening in the field, and being a voice for the region with Corporate Sales Operations leadership and Retail Sales leadership.
Establish priorities, performance expectations, and KPI metrics for team members to drive excellence and business results. Ensures execution and support of account initiatives and deploys team resources to focus on key priorities.
Provides effective training and development for team members. Schedules regular work-withs in the field with team members to observe, coach and provide on the spot feedback. Facilitates communication with team members through routinely scheduled team calls and individual 1:1s. Addresses any performance related concerns with team members with clear expectations, additional coaching, and holding them accountable.
Responsible for efficient and effective management of assigned region through territory routing and sizing. Regularly reviews store classifications and makes necessary changes to ensure call frequency and time spent aligns with stores where we make the greatest impact.
Builds and strengthens relationships with BDMs, Sales leadership, and other internal cross functional partners to facilitate information sharing, ensure alignment, and effective execution of key priorities and initiatives.
Effectively manages budget for assigned region, including travel, overtime, promotional expenditures, placement spending, damage, POS, etc. with the goal of coming in under budget.
Responsible for accurate and timely completion of paperwork and reporting, recaps, time approval, expense reports, etc. for self and team members.
QualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required4-6 years of Retail Sales experience, 2+ years supervisory experience preferredMust live in the territoryWell-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong ability to supervise; including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performanceFlexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlinesAbility to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlinesThe base pay range for this position is $76,701 to $107,902 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this timeWells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis#LI-Remote#ZR#IND123Company
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue BunnyÂŽ, lower-calorie Halo TopÂŽ, the iconic Bomb PopÂŽ, and Blue Ribbon ClassicsÂŽ.
Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the âIce Cream Capital of the Worldâ as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, weâre proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
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Responsibilities Include:
Responsible for being a business expert within assigned region, including an understanding of how the region is performing and what is driving performance, aligning with BDMs on key priorities to guide the team, identifying key challenges happening in the field, and being a voice for the region with Corporate Sales Operations leadership and Retail Sales leadership.
Establish priorities, performance expectations, and KPI metrics for team members to drive excellence and business results. Ensures execution and support of account initiatives and deploys team resources to focus on key priorities.
Provides effective training and development for team members. Schedules regular work-withs in the field with team members to observe, coach and provide on the spot feedback. Facilitates communication with team members through routinely scheduled team calls and individual 1:1s. Addresses any performance related concerns with team members with clear expectations, additional coaching, and holding them accountable.
Responsible for efficient and effective management of assigned region through territory routing and sizing. Regularly reviews store classifications and makes necessary changes to ensure call frequency and time spent aligns with stores where we make the greatest impact.
Builds and strengthens relationships with BDMs, Sales leadership, and other internal cross functional partners to facilitate information sharing, ensure alignment, and effective execution of key priorities and initiatives.
Effectively manages budget for assigned region, including travel, overtime, promotional expenditures, placement spending, damage, POS, etc. with the goal of coming in under budget.
Responsible for accurate and timely completion of paperwork and reporting, recaps, time approval, expense reports, etc. for self and team members.
QualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required4-6 years of Retail Sales experience, 2+ years supervisory experience preferredMust live in the territoryWell-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong ability to supervise; including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performanceFlexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlinesAbility to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlinesThe base pay range for this position is $76,701 to $107,902 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this timeWells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis#LI-Remote#ZR#IND123Company
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue BunnyÂŽ, lower-calorie Halo TopÂŽ, the iconic Bomb PopÂŽ, and Blue Ribbon ClassicsÂŽ.
Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the âIce Cream Capital of the Worldâ as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, weâre proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Apply Now