Regional Distributor Manager, Florida

Liquid Death is a better for you beverage company that will murder your thirst with a wide range of low calorie beverages from water to iced tea to energy drinks. Our goal is to be the funniest beverage brand on earth and to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun.

Liquid Death is a better for you beverage company that will murder your thirst with a wide range of low calorie beverages from water to iced tea to energy drinks. Our goal is to be the funniest beverage brand on earth and to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun.

Reports To: General Manager

Travel Requirement: 50% field based travel with some overnight stays as required
Location: Field based remote – candidate must be based in Tampa, Miami, Orlando or Jacksonville, Florida

Sales Territory: the state of Florida

Direct Reports: up to 4 Sales Execution Managers, Field Sales Reps, and/or Merchandiser(s)

What’s in it for you?

We believe great work deserves a great package. The typical base salary range for this role is $106,000–$130,000 , with the opportunity to earn even more through participation in our Sales Bonus Plan . You’ll also be eligible for our Fleet Program , giving you added support to stay mobile and make things happen in the field. And that’s all on top of our comprehensive benefits package —because we’re serious about taking care of the people who help drive the business forward.

Role Overview:

The Regional Distributor Manager role is a key leadership role, leading a field sales team to drive distributor and territory-level strategies, to drive mutual growth, to optimize performance, and to ensure successful execution of both national and regional sales initiatives. In this role, you will own distributor P&Ls, manage key account relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to influence broader go to market strategy and deliver impactful sales results.

Role Responsibilities:

• Set strategy at the territory and distributor level to drive mutual growth and achieve sales targets
• Own the distributor engagement model, including business planning, review cycles (e.g., monthly and quarterly business reviews as well as annual business planning), and national chain selling strategies within the territory
• Lead the entire market by owning the relationship with the key distributor stakeholders and implementing distributor incentive programs to drive performance
• Oversee national and regional key account execution, including point of sale (POS) allocation, new item setups, and dealer loader programs
• Collaborate with key account teams to drive in-store execution
• Ensure sufficient inventory levels to meet market demand and avoid stock-outs
• Internal cross collaboration with Sales Analytics, Operations, Marketing and Finance teams to manage item setups, pricing, forecasting, and inventory planning
• Lead and develop Sales Execution Manager(s) and/or Field Sales Representative(s) in market acting as a change agent, inspiring both direct reports and distributors to adopt new behaviors and mindsets for long-term success
• Serve as the primary point of contact for distributors within the territory, managing local regional chain relationships

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of beverage company experience in a relatable role where distributor management, sales, and/or key account management were critical to success
• Direct store delivery (DSD) experience preferred
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint), Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides) preferred
• Previous experience working with VIP required, knowledge of IRI, Nielsen, and/or Power BI
• An entrepreneurial spirit (forward thinker, owner mentality) with willingness to adapt to company changes to meet company hyper growth needs
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with a wide range of employees with different skill sets
• Must possess a valid driver license and have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) with no major violations required
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to meet the high field based travel needs of the role:
  • Statewide travel in Florida to service Distributor Partners
  • Once a quarter cross market blitzes (will go to another state to support sales blitz activity as needed)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand in store and sit in a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry equipment and product up to 50lbs.
• Safely operate personal vehicle to fulfill work-related duties; this position involves driving a personal vehicle for work-related purposes

The typical salary range for this position is: $106,000 - $130,000

This salary range reflects an estimate of the anticipated compensation for this role and does not include potential bonuses, equity, or benefits. The actual compensation offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, education, location, and applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Where state or local minimum salary requirements exceed the posted range, the company will adjust compensation accordingly.

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At Liquid Death, we believe that killer benefits make all the difference. That’s why we offer Blue Shield medical plans with HMO (CA Only), PPO, and HDHP options (including an HSA), FSA and Dependent Care FSA, along with Guardian dental and vision coverage. Our UNUM packages include life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and employee-paid options like accident, hospitalization, and critical illness coverage. We match 100% of your Empower Retirement contributions up to 4% after just three months and even help crush your student debt while saving for retirement with our Student Loan Retirement Match. Our wellness perks, including Headspace, ClassPass memberships, and a robust EAP, help you keep your soul hydrated, while SNOO Bassinets give your little ones the VIP treatment. Pets are part of the crew too, so we offer Nationwide pet insurance to keep them happy and healthy. Add in 17 paid holidays, Flex PTO, and travel assistance, and you’ve got a benefits lineup as fierce as our mission to declare #DeathToPlastic

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