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Moet Hennessy USA

VIE Business Developer - Minuty

Miami, FL · Posted Nov 20
Position

Minuty is a family story dating back to 1936, a story of passion and values. A genuine desire to pass on a unique artisanal know-how with a deep respect for the land. For 4 generations, Minuty has been drawing on the expertise of its family heritage to produce rosé, white and red wines that are emblematic of the Côtes de Provence region.

This new and exciting role within Moët Hennessy USAwill help developing the footprint of the brand in selected On/Off Trade customers, as well as activating with consumers and building long term advocacy amongst the Trade community. The role will be based half of the year in the Hamptons (NY State) and the other half in South Florida (Miami or Palm Beach).

This individual will have a strong sales knowledge, eager to visit customers daily and support Moët Hennessyand the distributors' teams.
A dynamic public speaker capable of engaging their audience through captivating brand storytelling and technical wine knowledge. Able to adapt their style to a variety of audiences ensuring that key messages are landing. She/he will be feet on the field to build commercial opportunities for Château Minuty in terms of distribution, by the glass listings, and visibility.

The position will report to the Château Minuty Brand Director and dotted line to local State Director, yet in a very entrepreneurial start-up spirit.Job responsibilities

  • Drive the business for Château Minuty
    • Work hand in hand with the Moët Sales team and local distributors to win new listings:
    • Use your knowledge of the industry and network to define a target list and extend distribution of Château Minuty
    • Drive By the glass listings of Château Minuty
    • Attend customer meetings when necessary
    • Suggest and find efficient activation opportunities
  • Be the face of the brand
    • Educate and inspire Internal and external staff to become advocates
    • Infiltrate communities, grow relationships and drive brand reputation with Trade influencers and KOL
    • Events (Trade, Consumer, PR), Trade shows, bar takeovers and masterclasses
    • Be active on Social media
  • Brand support
    • Drive and implement Global programs in your market
    • Support new product and innovation projects
    • Help with Brand training tool kits as well as POSM materials
  • Update monthly with a qualitative and quantitative report (results, trends, ...)
Profile

Experience
  • 2 years minimum of Sales or Brand Ambassador experience (Local or Global)
  • Proven track record of business development
  • Experience of delivering category / brand training programs
  • Experience working for a brand building company (desirable)

Qualification
  • Master's degree
  • WSET L2 Award in Wine (desirable)
  • Driving licence
  • Languages: English mandatory

Skills
  • Excellent Public Speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to network and build strong relationships
  • Awareness of local and global market and consumer trends
  • Knowledge of digital marketing platforms and social media execution
  • Entrepreneurial behaviour: initiative, problem solver, flexibility, high personal drive and motivation
  • Project management and time management
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Well organised with excellent attention to detail