Area Manager - Draft Service Company

About the role

The Area Manager (AM) is a management role that reports to the Regional Manager (RM), responsible for a specific market within a defined area of the country. The AM oversees daily operations, performance, and meeting operational obligations as defined by AHFP and directed by the Regional Manager. This role includes managing human resources, contractual obligations, and maintaining strong relationships with brewers, wholesalers, and retail clients. The AM provides direction, leadership, and oversight to all Technicians within the market and reports directly to the Regional Manager, with accountability to the executive team and operational partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel and work closely with BQTs and BSTs, providing guidance, day-to-day oversight, and coaching for mentoring and career development.
• Accountable for the overall operational requirements and performance obligations assigned to the market.
• Responsible for line cleaning route coverage on an as-needed basis to ensure operational continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Provide quality leadership, constructive problem-solving, and creative solutions in all management categories while upholding AHFP Core Values.
• Manage all required tools and technologies as deemed necessary.
• Work closely with the Regional Managers and other Executive staff to execute the vision, goals, budget, and overall business plan for sales.
• Evaluate market trends and gather competitive information to identify trends that affect current and future growth of sales and profitability.
• Communicate important information to the Regional Manager.
• Evaluate personnel and departmental needs on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Results-driven and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and supervisory experience.
• Competent in managing budgets and financial expectations.
• Working knowledge of beverage dispense systems.
• Ability to learn and retain product-specific information and utilize it to position features and benefits to the customer.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Associate's degree (preferred) and/or three years of successful management experience, preferably in the hospitality segment.
• 3 years in related industries; strong experience in the beverage dispensing industry preferred.

Travel

Localized travel is expected, and annualized travel for meetings and training should be anticipated as a regular part of this position. Travel will encompass the defined market and may include periodic visits to AHFP's corporate offices.

Tools and Equipment

Computer, email, copier, fax, phone, tape measure, and other standard office equipment.

Schedule

Typical business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary and may occasionally require evening and weekend work depending on business needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs.
• Paid time off (PTO) programs and paid company holidays.
• Enrollment into the "Stop the Slip" safety program, including non-slip shoes.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility subject to a 60-day waiting period).
• Use of an AHFP-owned cell phone with paid minutes and data.
• Reasonable relocation assistance.
• Company vehicle with gas, maintenance, and insurance provided.

*Benefits package valued at more than $10k.

Pay

Starting at $50,000.00 per year with growth opportunities.