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Napavalleywineacademy

National and Regional Chains Sales Director– Off P

Napavalleywineacademy, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


National and Regional Chains Sales Director– Off P

Our entity is charged with acting as the exclusive US importer.

The core mission of the company is to continue to develop the portfolio of mainly French wines through expansion of distribution, strengthening of distributor relationships and a focus on well executed marketing plans.

SummaryThe Regional & National Director of Off Premise will be responsible for developing and guiding the implementation of specific business plans, achieving sales and distribution targets, and for serving as the primary contact for a specific list of off premise chains. In addition, the National Director of Chains - Off Premise will be responsible for account specific activation which will be in coordination with the Sales and Marketing Departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain collaborative long-term relationships with major off premise chain accountsDevelop collaborative relationships and alignment with distributors and field sales to ensure alignment against chain priorities by brand packWork with local distributors to increase brand awareness and consumption in chain accountsDeliver USA chain account revenue and distribution goalsConduct analysis and develop presentations that increase Company feature and display activity, expands distribution and optimizes shelf position that increase volume and market shareCollaborate with distributor management and sales force in order to achieve shared sales objectives, including the development and oversight of wholesaler programmingIdentify core accounts that are not being penetrated with GB products and develop a plan to establish business with such accountsCollect data on pricing, distribution, volume and general market information; compile and submit reports required for the sales divisionOperate effectively within corporate and budgetary guidelinesCollaborate with distributors and field sales to ensure proper merchandising in chain accountsCollaborate with distributors and field sales to order and execute against key POS materialsTrack execution against specific chain programming and limited release commitments

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIREDBachelors Degree PreferredFive to ten years wine beverage experience, with minimum 3 year managing national chain accountsHave an established network of buyersMust have a strong understanding of how chain accounts operate and how to build brands through distributors; established chain account contacts and relationships are considered an advantageSelf-motivation and ability to work with limited amount of direction; ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goalsStrong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with various levels of management, at wholesale as well as retail; ability to speak in front of large groups, conduct staff trainings and evening/weekend functionsStrong work ethic; demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilitiesAn intense competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality; strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving resultsWillingness to travel (air and car); good driving recordAnalytical and Strategic Decision Making SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point - Primus

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