Western Sales Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Palmateer Wine Group
San Francisco,
California
Palmateer Wine Group is a leading consulting and sales company focused on marketing premium and luxury wines. The company has an opening for a senior-level sales manager to represent its brands in the Western US. The ideal candidate(s) will reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Responsibilities include:
> Motivating and managing the existing distributor network; monitoring inventory and depletion levels; setting up and implementing programs and incentives.
> Presenting wines to new distributors and to key trade accounts.
> Conducting sales meetings with distributor representatives; coordinating and representing the brands at winemaker dinners and other sales events; educating wait staff and retailers.
> Developing and maintaining close working relationships with key trade accounts.
> Researching and recommending new distributors.
Qualifications:
> 10+ years of experience selling wine required.
> Experience building brands and relationships with key decision makers.
> Strong existing distributor and trade relationships, preferably small to medium-sized distributors.
> Road savvy with the ability to travel throughout the region.
> Proactive, upbeat and highly motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills.
> Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
> Love and knowledge of fine international wines.
> Excels in small, fast-paced companies.
> Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Salary: Competitive package, salary plus commission
How To Apply
Inquiries will be kept confidential.
Contact Information:
Please send resume, salary history and reference list to:
(No phone calls please).
[email protected]
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