Regional Sales Manager South - South West
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Terrisson Wines Inc.
Atlanta,
Georgia
The Company
Terrisson-Wines is an agency that has been created 20 years ago, that represents more than 40 wineries, all located in France, in every key wine-producing regions.
Our wines are represented in more than 40 states through different distribution channels.
In collaboration with the already implemented US team, and in daily contact with the team in France, we are looking for a full-time Regional Sales Manager covering the South and South-West regions (AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, LA, TX, AR, OK, FL, + Cayman islands)
Ideally based in South Carolina or Georgia (or any place relevant to cover the zone, NYC being also an option).
The candidate should show an interest in wine and a minimum of 5 years in the wine industry in the US.
Missions
- Carry on and grow the existing business with the clientele (Distributors, Groceries & Retailers).
- Provide field support to the clients by working the markets, as much as requested (work-with, staff training, sales meetings, wine dinners, in-store tastings, virtual wine tastings).
- Approximately:
- 50% of work on the market.
- 25% of office (follow-up clients and administrative tasks).
- 25% of prospection (opening new accounts, marketing watch).
- Communication on a daily basis with our importer to follow-up with the orders until delivered to the client.
- Exchange on a daily basis with the office in France for assistance on processing orders.
- Weekly report of actions to the office in France.
- Participation to monthly business meetings with both US and FRANCE teams.
Key Skills & Competences
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Passion and knowledge of wine
- Minimum 5 years experience in the Wine & Spirits industry (understanding of the Three-tier system required)
- Must have a proven track record in developing business, managing existing accounts and maintaining business relationships
- Comprehension and interest in developing marketing tools and social networks strategies
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)