District Manager NY Metro
Company: Santa Margherita USA
Location: New York
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Santa Margherita USA is seeking a District Manager for NY Metro.
The DM will report to the Area Manager.Summary of Position:The
District Manager is responsible for maintaining and growing the
Santa Margherita USA portfolio of wines in their territory. The
District Manager is a dynamic person who develops relationships in
the market across the three-tier system. The District Manager
trains and inspires distributor personnel and trade accounts. The
District Manager represents the portfolio of Santa Margherita USA
in their region and is responsible for helping to raise awareness
for the brands in the portfolio. The District Manager plays a vital
role in driving sales from trade accounts through to the consumer
through education, market activity, and relationships.Essential
Duties/Responsibilities:? Distributor Interaction o Brand/Wine
presentations at General Sales Meetings (GSMs)o Event activations
for relationship development and brand educationo Assist Area
Manager in programming brand activities quarterlyo Assist Area
Manager in preparing & delivering business reviews against annual
sales goalso Work with distributor personnel to achieve sales goals
from Santa Margherita USA management (including new placements,
revenue, case goals) o Monitor inventory monthly & aid in ensuring
on hand inventory supports sales needs in the market? Market
activityo Sales calls to trade accounts, on and off-premise o
Develop and continue to build relationships across the three-tier
network (with distributor personnel and trade accounts) o Identify
new account opportunities (call on, present and sell in)o Maintain
existing and ongoing relationships with trade partnerso Host
consumer facing events (i.e. wine festivals or wine dinners)o Work
with distributor salespeople against sales prioritieso Work
independently in the market ? Business acumeno Continue to develop
and grow wine knowledgeo Identify and share opportunities to grow
our business in a positive and impactful mannero Display original
thinking and creativity for problem solvingo Communicate pertinent
information between SMUSA management, distributor management and
trade accountso Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt
and respond to change quicklyo Other duties as assigned by SMUSA
ManagementJob Requirements:? Preferred 5 years' experience in the
wine industry with a supplier or distributor in a sales position?
Genuine passion and knowledge of wine industry, interest in Italian
wines preferred? Availability and willingness to work flexible
hours and weekends, when necessary? Candidate must be able to
travel around within assigned designated territory, valid and clean
driving record? Candidate must be able to lift and carry a case of
wine, 35LBS? Candidate must be willing and able to travel to Italy,
at the company's request? Candidate must be willing and able to
travel to corporate headquarters annuallyJob category: Sales and
Marketing
Keywords: Santa Margherita USA, West Haven , District Manager NY Metro, Executive , New York, Connecticut
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