Pacific Northwest Regional Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Well established, highly awarded and recognized family owned WA. state wine producer and national marketer of imported fine wines and spirits is seeking candidates for a Pacific Northwest Regional Manager position. Qualified candidates would be based in or near metro-Seattle, be responsible for the WA/OR/ID tri-state region and meet the following criteria:

- 5 years minimum experience on the supply side of the fine wine trade and/or 5-10 years experience in fine wine wholesale sales and senior management / brand management.
- In depth knowledge and passion for fine wines, spirits and fine cuisines.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of all channels of the Washington State wines category in the Pacific Northwest (on-premise, chain retail, DTC, fine wine independent, on-premise chains). 
- A well established network of key account relationships in metro-Seattle and beyond.
- BA or equivalent professional experience.
- High degree of proficiency with office, word, excel, ppt., and social media for trade marketing purposes.
- Society of Wine Educators / sommelier certifications are valued. 
- Industry experience including travel to fine wine viticulture areas/regions outside of the Pacific Northwest is valued.

This position is financially incentivized with reward based upon successful management, implementation and execution of the following sales goals, business objectives and performance standards:

- By brand case volume and revenue goals.
- By brand and by focus sku pricing standards and wholesale strategic pricing enforcement.
- Proactive and thoughtful utilization of strategic by brand marketing budgets intended for use in achieving brand and company strategic objectives.
- Relationship management – The fostering and maintenance of personal-business relationships with key wholesale management personalities, top distributor salespeople, key retail buyers and key restaurant somm’s.
- Business hygiene – Timely and accurate tracking of wholesale depletion reports and internal company budget tracking documents relative to annual budgeted regional case sales volume goals.
- Business hygiene 2 - Track and operate within budgeted finance parameters for the region including wholesaler marketing/DA supports, free goods, and regional travel and entertainment budget.