Regional Sales Director (Wine & Spirits) - Central

Job Summary: Job Title: Regional Sales Director (Wine and Spirits): Central - 10 states Location: Remote with ability to travel 60% of the time Position Summary: Armand de Brignac Champagne, a Roc Nation joint venture, is seeking a high caliber candidate for our Regional Sales Director position. This role will be responsible for the management of 10 Central States; MT, WY, ND, SD, NE, KS, NM, OK, TX, AR; delivering results through a carefully planned sales strategy: focusing on profit, volume goals and brand positioning. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Distributors management: Communicate brand goals, evaluate distributors' performance and conduct quarterly business review meetings State performance monitoring and monthly reviews: Depletions, shipments, accounts sold, programming, pricing Develop brand plans and execution in each market, including brand activations and events planning Annual and monthly case goals submission by type and size Create target account lists: identify new opportunities and design action plans for accounts lost Coordinate introduction meetings with the distributors and General Sales Meetings Develop relationships with the distribution network: from VPs /GMs levels to sales representatives and purchasing managers Develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with key buyers in all channels. Brand education, training, and guidance: luxury positioning, menu pricing and programming, BTG offering, POSM display and usage Negotiate brand's sales priority months within distributors' quarterly calendars and build sales incentives to support state goals Manage A&P and T&E budgets in the region Regular travel to the markets, conducting trade accounts' visits and in-person distributors' meetings Qualifications: Must have at least 5-10 years distributor and supplier wine and spirits sales experience within this territory Wine sales experience and wine credentials with certifications a plus Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience desired Computer literate with a fluent knowledge of MS Office for reporting and presentations Strong distributor management experience and strong negotiation skills Must be responsible, self-motivated and outgoing Strong organizational skills and effective time management with territory calls and visits Must have valid United States driver's license Ability to lift up to 35 pounds Existing multi-state account relationships desired Must reside in one of the Central States listed; preferably TX Benefits HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match ** Pay is based on several factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Armand de Brignac and Roc Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Armand de Brignac and Roc Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Armand de Brignac and Roc Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Created: 2024-11-20