Regional Sake Sales Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Kobrand Wine & Spirits

  Los Angeles, California

Kobrand recently acquired Joto Sake, an importer of artisanal Japanese sake that was founded in 2005.  Kobrand has hired Joto Sake’s management and is rapidly expanding the business.  We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and goal-oriented Regional Sake Sales Manager, covering California and other Western U.S. states such as Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana.    This individual will be responsible for sales to key accounts, working with suppliers, distributor managers and sales people, conducting special events, and providing market information to the Southeast Group Manager.

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

  • 70% focus on account management, local and regional, / 15% on educating and supporting the Kobrand regional sales teams, 10% focus on distributor interaction / 5% administrative
  • Maintain a key account list and develop personal relationships with key buyers/owners and managers
  • Work with key distributor personnel to sell brands to on- and off-premise key accounts
  • Propose and conduct on-/off- premise promotional events
  • Conduct sake tastings, sake dinners, and training/educational seminars for consumers and trade
  • Review monthly account performance
  • Identify market trends and opportunities and propose action plans to Joto Sake General Manager as well as Western Group Manager
  • Manage own quota of depletions, placements and qualitative efforts

Qualifications:

  • Minimum three years experience selling fine wine or sake in both on- and off-premise accounts
  • Must have proven track record in developing new business, managing existing accounts, and maintaining business relationships
  • Must have exceptional closing skills, strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills
  • Passion and knowledge of fine wine, mixology and gastronomy (CSW, WSET, or other similar credentials a plus)
  • Bachelor’s degree required 
  • Strong computer skills are a MUST (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

How To Apply

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