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Kobrand Corporation

District Manager - East Bay & Sacramento

Walnut Creek, CA · Posted Oct 23
85k-95K
Key Responsibilities:
 
The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

  • 85% focus on account management / 10% focus on distributor management/ 5% administrative
  • Maintain a key account list and develop personal relationships with key buyers/owners and managers
  • Work with local distributors and suppliers to sell brand to on and off premise accounts
  • Propose and conduct on/off premise promotional events
  • Conduct wine tastings and wine dinners for consumers/trade
  • Review monthly account performance
  • Identify market trends and opportunities and propose action plans to CA Sales
  • Manage own quota of depletions, placements and qualitative efforts



Experience and Qualifications:
 
  • Minimum three years’ experience selling fine wines in both on and off-premise accounts
  • Bachelor’s degree required 
  • Must posses a valid driver’s license
  • Territory / Distributor management experience 
  • Must have proven track record in developing new business, managing existing accounts and maintaining business relationships
  • Must have exceptional closing skills, strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills
  • Passion and knowledge of wine, wine regions and the wine industry (CSW a plus)
·       Strong computer skills are a MUST (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
  • Must be able to comfortably lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to walk, stand, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch on a daily basis