Emerald Division

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC•New York, NY

25d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people. Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings between $80000 - $110000 / year including incentives and auto allowance/reimbursement. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. Overview Plan, develop, and implements long and short-term strategies and marketing programs for a sales force covering a large territory, district, or region. Manage a team of sales representatives; define expectations, monitor progress, and counsel if expectations are not met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of demonstrated management experience
Comprehensive understanding of wine and spirits to include regions/varietals, product/food pairing techniques, basic production, and service
Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and initiatives, sales territories, quotas, and goals
Conduct sales meetings, product presentations, train, develop, and motivate the team to foster the success of the overall sales team
Call on key accounts in designated territory/region and work with sales management to develop overall sales strategies
Collaborate with key accounts in a geographic region to improve the distribution of products within set accounts
Align with supplier representatives to understand their brands, sales goals/projections, and support in securing additional market share through the team's effective selling approach
Meet with key clients, assisting sale consultants with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals
Analyze and control expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements
Prepare periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
Perform other job-related duties as assigned