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Beverage Confidential Company

Connecticut Sales Manager

Hartford, CT · Posted Mar 25

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a small team, ensuring their growth and success within the organization
  • Work closely with 5+ sales reps in the field, providing coaching and support to grow their accounts
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail & on-premise accounts, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality sectors
  • Leverage technology to track performance, manage sales, and enhance efficiency
  • Represent the brand at industry events, tastings, and trade shows
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align on sales strategies and market expansion
  • Maintain an active presence in the market, spending most of the week engaging with accounts and being available as needed (evening availability)

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of industry experience, preferably in a distributor or supplier role
  • Established relationships with on-premise, retail, & chain accounts in CT
  • Strong knowledge of wine, with WSET Level II or higher preferred
  • In-depth rolodex of sales techniques; someone who knows how to win business without “pay to play” tactics
  • Experience managing or mentoring a team in a sales-driven environment
  • Tech-savvy, comfortable using sales tools and CRM systems to drive performance 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Passion for wine and the ability to educate and inspire sales teams
  • Based anywhere in CT

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