District Manager, NY Metro Area (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Maisons Marques & Domaines USA Inc.(MMD USA) was founded in 1987 as the U.S. sales and marketing arm for Champagne Louis Roederer and its California winery, Roederer Estate. Today, the company has grown into a well-respected niche-marketer and importer of family-owned, prestigious producers. In spite of its growth, Maisons Marques & Domaines has retained the spirit of a small, hands-on company with a very dedicated team. It has built long-lasting, mutually rewarding alliances with key distributors in each U.S. market, based on personal commitment and entrepreneurship. As the wine industry continues to evolve in the U.S., MMD USA intends to remain an outstanding and distinctive ambassador of the wineries it represents.

Job Summary:

The District Manager, NY Metro Area is responsible for marketing MMD’s international and domestic California portfolio of fine wines and champagnes to distributors and other sales accounts. Creates presentations, manages and assists distributors and sales accounts with product marketing materials, events, and product inventory. Prepares required sales activity and administrative reports and serves as liaison with MMD administrative staff and operations.

Desired Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree desired with 3-5 years wine industry related sales experience within the distribution, hospitality or supplier community.

2. Comprehensive and current knowledge/experience with wine and spirits including 
regions/varietals, product/food pairing techniques, basic production and service.

3. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable auto. Acceptable driving record.

4. Ability to lift and carry a 45(+) pound case of product on a repetitive basis.

5. Available to work flexible hours and weekends as necessary. Additional hours 
required during the peak season of October, November and December.

6. Goal oriented, focused, adaptable, persuasive, and assertive individual who can work independently and with a variety of personalities. Strong negotiation skills.

7. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word Processing, Power Point, Outlook).