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Craft Beverage District Sales Manager - Columbus, OH

2/20/2026

This District Manager will be responsible for supervising the sales team, ensuring product distribution, conducting performance evaluations, maintaining team morale, and executing company marketing strategies. Key duties include organizing the sales department structure, setting monthly sales objectives, and overseeing recruitment and training of the sales force.

Salary

55000 - 60000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Since 1992 Cavalier Distributing is proud to represent some of the finest breweries from the United States and throughout the world. We make it possible for our customers to serve the very best craft beer, spirits, wine, meads, ciders, and sodas to their increasingly discerning, appreciative and educated consumers. Cavalier Distributing, the Craft Beer Authority, was founded in 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by George Fisher. Today, we operate 7 warehouses dedicated to getting great craft beverages to our customers throughout Florida, Indiana, and Ohio. With a humming distribution network of great people and environmentally-friendly delivery vehicles in place, a selection of choice, small batch spirits and boutique wines from around the globe was added to the Cavalier Distributing portfolio in 2014 for Ohio and Florida. Whiskies from Kentucky, Australia, India, England and Scotland, German distilled beer spirits, and rums from the Caribbean and South America, to name a few, are now available. These eclectic spirits, designed for sophisticated modern cocktails or enjoyed one delicious sip at a time, reflect the same dedication to excellent beer products embodied by Cavalier Distributing. The customer-focused employees (now numbering 350), who know and appreciate excellent craft beverages are the reason for our continued annual growth. Today, the Cavalier sales team serves 10,000+ accounts and is keenly focused on excellent customer service and client sales goals. Cavalier Distributing is satisfying the thirst for craft brewed beverages, and as the Craft Beer Authority, expanding Americans'​ interest in quality craft products.
About the Role

Description

Cavalier Distributing is the distributor for a portfolio of craft specialty beverages across Ohio, Indiana and Florida. Founded in 1992, Cavalier has been partnering with some of the finest suppliers across the Craft and Import Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Non-alcoholic beverage sectors to meet all the beverage needs for our customers. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service, environmentally friendly practices, and knowledgeable sales expertise in servicing our more than 10,000 accounts. Cavalier offers competitive compensation, a great 401(k) match, comprehensive medical and ancillary benefit coverage, and ample opportunities for growth. So, join our team of over 450 passionate sales, delivery, warehouse, logistic and support professionals today!


If you're passionate, self-starting, and ready to bring the joy of craft beverages to fellow enthusiasts, saddle up for an exciting journey with us! This District Manager will be responsible for all aspects of supervising a sales team as well as developing and executing sales plans. The role requires an understanding of the corporate business objectives and the sales process of the organization. This position will support Columbus, Ohio and surrounding area.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise and direct assigned sales representatives to ensure the greatest possible sales and distribution of products
  • Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide feedback for improvements
  • Maintain morale and motivate team on an ongoing basis
  • Conduct monthly team meeting with Sales Representatives
  • Implement and execute the marketing strategies of the company
  • Schedule personnel to cover promotional activities and events
  • Assist in handling supplier relationships as required
  • Identify and emphasize sales and placements in key accounts
  • Organize the sales department's structure including assigning accounts and territory
  • Oversee recruitment, selection and training of the sales force
  • Prepare monthly sales objectives and a plan of action related to business activities
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends and respond to new developments
  • Ensure that sales team follows company policies and procedures at all times

Benefits Awaiting You After 60 Days:

  • 401(k) with Company matching up to 6%
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Account
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Life and Short-Term Disability
  • Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Reimbursement Program for Craft Beer Purchases
  • Education Savings Plan (529 Plan)
  • Monthly Auto Reimbursement

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven sales and management experience a plus
  • Cicerone Certified Beer Server preferred; Certified Cicerone a plus
  • 2-4 years related work experience
  • Familiarity with the bar/restaurant industry and the liquor retail industry
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Valid unexpired driver's license with clean MVR
  • Reliable transportation
  • Highly organized, self-directed, motivated, strong project management skills
  • Excellent computer skills, highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Encompass a plus.
  • Ability to positively represent the organization to the public and customers and promote the goodwill of the company.

* This description is not intended as a written or implied contract and may be revised by the company at any time. Furthermore, no verbal contract by the supervisor or other company representative is binding and employment is at the will of the company

Key Skills
Sales SupervisionTeam LeadershipPerformance EvaluationTeam MotivationMarketing Strategy ImplementationSupplier Relationship ManagementKey Account ManagementSales Department OrganizationRecruitmentSales TrainingSales Objective SettingIndustry Trend AwarenessPolicy EnforcementProject ManagementComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency
Categories
SalesManagement & LeadershipFood & BeverageLogistics
Benefits
401k With Company MatchingHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountHealth Reimbursement AccountAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffReimbursement Program For Craft Beer PurchasesEducation Savings Plan
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