Metro NY Market Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  The Vice Wine

  New York, New York

The Vice, a fast-growing Napa Valley wine brand with objective to make luxury Napa wines accessible for the everyday occasion.
We focus on crafting high quality driven wines in small batches, from sustainable single vineyards of Napa, with minimal interference in the vineyards and the cellar.
We were founded based on inclusion, diversity and innovation.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter and enthusiastic professional who is looking for growth. If you are looking to be part of an energetic and progressive company with local, regional and national growth opportunities, we invite you to apply.

Requirements:
•  3+ years of experience in fine wine sales, including familiarity with the market and key accounts (On and/or Off Premise)
•  Able to work independently, as well as be a team player
•  Highly organized, and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and “get stuff done”
•  Excellent communication, negotiation and objection handling skills
•  Broad knowledge of fine wine a must. WSET Level 2 or equivalent is a plus
•  Must be computer proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, word, PPT)
•  Valid Driver’s License
•  Willing to travel within Metro NY + occasional educational trips to Napa
•  Passion for wine (Special consideration if fine wine is your vice)

Job Description:

•  Effectively plan on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis in relation to achieving applicable sales goals
•  Communicate with the distributor’s sales representatives & management and participate in sales calls
•  Build, manage and grow key accounts list
•  Provide market intelligence to the distributor’s Sales Director
•  Participate in trade and in-store tasting events. Manage Brand Ambassadors tastings with account managers and retailers
•  Execute regional promotion plans per approved budgets
•  Manage product launches: pricing, inventory, execution strategy, and tracking
•  Manage budgets and expenses per plan
•  Submit all reports in a timely manner: expenses, sales/depletion reports, and projections
•  60% field work, 20% work with distributor in field, 20% administrative

Full time commitment, make your own schedule. Must be available some evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

-Competitive salary based on experience
-Bonus incentives and travel expenses

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.