Location: New Zealand
Rate: 75k-85k (Permanent) + Company Vehicle, Mobile Phone, Training.

WORKING ON THE MONSTER TEAM IS NOT FOR EVERYONE…

Company: Monster Energy New Zealand
Role Title: (RM) Regional Manager
Reports to: Aust/ Country Manager
Territory: New Zealand
Date: March 2009

The Brand:

Monster Energy is a world phenomenon. As the No. 1 volume selling energy drink in the USA, the Monster Energy 500ml can is the icon of energy drinking. As a brand it is sinister, subversive and underground. Monster has launched all over the world and the Monster teams have a direct presence in over 30 countries with developed markets.

The Company:

Monster Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hansen Beverage, a company listed on the NASDAQ (HANS).

The Role

Purpose:

The Regional Manager will play a major role in the successful launch and rollout of Monster Energy in New Zealand. In supporting our appointed distributor, the RM will drive the acquisition of new retail and work with assigned distributors to deliver profit goals and yearly sales.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

Develop a written Annual Business plan for each Distributor containing volume, distribution and performance objectives.
Monitor each distributor results against the business plan on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Develop/Prepare sales presentations material for distributors and retail accounts, utilizing Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.
Engage directly with retailers to sell in the Monster Energy message and the brand to spec Carry stock to fulfill first orders (and as required).
Communicate directly and frequently with distributor partner to exchange crucial customer information.
Merchandise and erect POS in-store as planned.
Implement promotional program.
Complete weekly reports timely and accurately.
Maintain accurate records.

The Person:

Its simple, you MUST be the following: Motivated, Driven, Passionate, Competitive and Resilient with a desire to own the problem, own the solution, and own the reward!
You will understand relationships, selling and communicating, whether you learned it or were born with it. More than anything, you must want to live the brand and be the brand!

Other Requirements:

Ideally you will have sales experience in the drinks industry or at least within a disciplined FMCG company.
Full clean drivers license.
Fluency in English, especially business English.
Geographical knowledge of Auckland North and South Island.
IT literate and IT friendly.
Numeracy.
This role is an opportunity to get involved in the launch of a very exciting brand, and be part of an organization passionate about success.
You will be working with some interesting, intelligent and experienced people.
This role is permanent and is subject to a satisfactory probation.

The Offer:

An appropriate offer will be made to the selected candidates, and will include company vehicle, mobile phone, basic salary and performance bonuses.