Area Sales Manager (NYC) Drink Recess is on a mission to make people more calm, cool and collected through premium beverages and supplements. Our rapidly growing sales team is seeking a driven, organized, and personable Area Sales Manager to join the Recess team Acting as a key point of contact for the Recess brand, you will act both independently and as part of a larger sales team to strategically grow distributor relationships, new accounts and build brand awareness in Manhattan. We're looking for someone with prior territory sales experience within consumer goods, who is eager for a fresh challenge and excited about joining a thriving start up in the emerging Relaxation category. The Area Sales Manager (ASM) will report to and work directly with the Region Sales Manager to actively manage our DSD/broker network and engage in account management to grow Recess sales and distribution. The role will be based in Manhattan with a strong preference for a candidate that lives in greater NYC. ASM Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Building and retaining a list of key accounts in your territory Be actively engaged in the selling and business management process by being in "the field" 4-5 days per week Offer extraordinary customer service to retailers and distributors Be an active participant with distributor personnel via work-withs, when permissible, as well as conduct quarterly blitzes to cover key geographies Ongoing cold/warm calling accounts to sell in new placements, maintain brand awareness and review in-store opportunities Educate, implement, and execute Recess retail execution standards Maintain a shared account database Strategically manage each day to maximize the most potential for Recess market growth Request resources and articulate action plan needed to optimize business opportunities Work collaboratively with other Recess functions to deliver company objectives Communicate effectively internally and externally on business performance and needs Experience, Qualifications & Education Years of experience: 1-3 years sales experience in the food/bev or consumer goods industry Key Skills & Qualifications: Positive relationship management skills and drive for results Exceptional customer service, with strong social and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) Creative presentation, public speaking and premium selling skills Willingness to travel between multiple accounts every single day An excellent teammate who also has the ability to work well independently Ability to lift cases of product between 10-35 pounds Valid Driver's License G-Suite: Gmail, Google Calendar; Basic Excel Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred Recess provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.