General Manager - Augusta GA

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a General Manager in our Augusta,GA location. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.

Summary Directs and coordinates all phases and activities of the wholesale beer, spirit, and wine distribution process at the Branch location. Oversees the safe working environment that is conducive to good business practices. Obtains optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Ensures compliance with State, Federal and local laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals to obtain and/or exceed sales goals.

Coordinates activities within the branch location to effect operational efficiency and economy.

Develops, grows and maintains supplier relationships.

Develops sales programs and sales goals for future programs.

Directs and coordinates promotion of products and services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.

Analyzes department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, and allocates operating budget.

Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.

Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.

Coordinates pricing and pricing strategies.

Promotes organization in industry and trade associations.

Monitors deal compliance, bill backs, projections brand strategy, and brand profits.

Other duties as assigned by the State President.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 15-18 employees at the Augusta Branch Location. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit

Valid Driver License

Automobile insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability

" Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. "