Tapped In Sales and Strategy for Beer Distributors

2: Leveraging GP/CE Data with your Sales Team


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Dive into the world of beverage distribution with your hosts, uncovering strategic sales insights and the latest industry news. In this episode, we unpack the complexities of Gross Profit per Case Equivalency (GP/CE) metrics, alongside a fascinating discussion on a recent beer theft operation.

Sales team and GP/CE Sales Focus

  • Importance of GP/CE Data: Why sharing targeted financial metrics with your sales team can transform business outcomes.

  • Strategic Implications: How focusing on these metrics can lead to better profitability and informed decision-making.

  • Engaging the Sales Team: The critical role of the sales team in utilizing these metrics to maximize efficiency and outcomes.

  • Challenges of Transparency: Pros and cons of revealing raw gross profit to the sales team.

  • Influencing Outcomes: Tactics for the sales team to leverage GP/CE data for enhancing profitability.

  • Operational Insights and Strategies

    • Impact on Operations: How packaging choices influenced by GP/CE metrics can affect operational efficiency and profitability.

    • Case Studies in Profitability: Real-world examples of disparities within brand families and how strategic focus on profitable packages can benefit both distributors and retailers.

    • Operational Concerns: Addressing potential operational challenges and opportunities when shifting focus towards more profitable packaging options.

    • Industry News: The Beer Theft Enterprise

      • A detailed discussion on a multi-year beer theft saga involving sophisticated operations across the Northeast, leading to a federal indictment. Explore the implications of this criminal enterprise for security and operational strategies within the beer distribution industry.

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