CHEERS! Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits currently seeks a District Manager - South NJ, Wine & Spirits who possesses the below.
The District Sales Manager will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of all tactical sales activities as well as trade/customer marketing activities to enhance the growth and profitability of the Deutsch brand portfolio in Southern New Jersey.
Qualifications:
College degree preferred
A beverage industry professional with a minimum of 2 years' sales experience with a supplier or distributor; wine and spirits knowledge strongly suggested
Experience selling to all channels of trade; should have strong existing trade/account relationships; prior measurable success in selling with other supplier or distributor would be desirable
Proven ability in territory sales management including creative and fact-based selling
Objective oriented, focused, and aggressive individual who needs little direction or supervision
A strong team player able to work in an intense, fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to direct the distributor sales forces and develop key, retail customer relationships
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office
Able to travel throughout the state on a regular basis for sales initiatives, distributor meetings and market surveys
Lift and carry wine/spirits bag
Responsibilities:
Work with wholesaler sales reps and managers to further their knowledge of the Deutsch portfolio and to develop improved working relationships within these key groups
Interface directly with key on and off premise accounts to grow our business
Manage key accounts by targeting sales by brand and monitoring execution via sales reports on a monthly basis
Assist in overall brand development by identifying new account opportunities and working with distributors to execute
Utilize market and customer knowledge to assist in development of distributor programs based on available resources
Monitor and evaluate program execution within distributor sales force while in the trade
Conduct retailer and wait staff trainings to help create in-house ambassadors for our brands
Conduct in-store tastings as necessary to move brands forward (can be nights/weekends)
Motivate and manage distributor sales forces and executives through leadership; inspire confidence, gain respect as an effective company spokesman
Utilize distributors account sold data to identify opportunities and achieve improved brand positioning
Adhere to and effectively communicate company policy
Perform administrative tasks as necessary in a timely manner Conduct sales meetings and product presentations for distributor sales staff
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