Overview

Responsible for achieving customer objectives, Key Performance Indicators, and targets by implementing strategies and tactics while managing customers in a manner that will achieve profitable long-term growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sell to accounts in assigned trade channel(s)
• Drive brand success via leadership selling against trade channels and actively supporting the selling efforts of sales reps, district managers, and key account specialists within the wholesaler
• Lead all parts of the sales process including targeting appropriate accounts, lead selling, education and positioning brands for success within the account
• Monitor field implementation and execution of programs within assigned accounts to ensure product pricing and promotion
• Regularly interact with field management for updating programming and brand priorities, brand standards and best practices leading to successful execution in the market
• Provide detailed tracking reports of wholesaler performance against agreed-to supplier objectives
• Develop key account relationships that deliver measurable results
• Work with key assigned teams to deliver monthly goals (work-withs, product training samples, etc.)
• Create, coordinate, and attend on-site promotional functions at established customer accounts (e.g., winemaker dinners, product launches, and tastings)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of industry-related sales experience within the distribution, hospitality or supplier community
• 21 years or older
• Valid state motor vehicle operator s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance by State laws

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs