Director, Portfolio Management

Winebow•Illinois, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Acts as a strategic partner with the Senior Vice President of Wholesale Sales and provides key leadership in the administrative, business and financial aspects for their respective region. Oversees and directs the strategic development of the regional portfolio. Reviews the portfolio make-up, making recommendations for additions, deletions, trades, etc. Establishes product pricing and updates pricing as necessary to maintain margins. Establishes tools and metrics to analyze supplier performance. Develops actions plans to improve portfolio performance; executes those action plans. Builds, develops and manages a team of Portfolio Managers capable of carrying out strategies. Works closely with the Senior Vice President of Sales to facilitate supplier visits, promotions and special programs. Ensures that the companywide strategic sales initiatives are conducted in conjunction with other managers and executives and ensures the execution of the plan on the corporate and divisional level. Assists in the development of administrative policies and procedures. Monitors the external and internal environments for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as relates to Winebow’s operations. Responsible for staffing, staff planning, conducting performance appraisals on direct reports, budgeting, ensuring compliance with training requirements, developing direct reports and controlling division expenditures. Ensures that responsible functions and reporting departments conduct operations in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, as well as standards set forth by membership and certification in various professional organizations. Promotes a positive professional image of Winebow Fine Wine & Spirits, internally and externally. Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs other, relevant duties as assigned. Conducts all activities and behaviors in accordance with Winebow’s policies. Trains staff on and follows all safety policies and procedures; actively makes improvements to processes to ensure the highest level of safety; reports all accidents to the appropriate group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
7+ years of experience in the fine wine industry.
3+ years of experience in managing direct reports.
Exceptional knowledge of fine wine.
Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills.
Highly proficient with MS Office
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of Navision a plus

Responsibilities

Acts as a strategic partner with the Senior Vice President of Wholesale Sales and provides key leadership in the administrative, business and financial aspects for their respective region.
Oversees and directs the strategic development of the regional portfolio.
Reviews the portfolio make-up, making recommendations for additions, deletions, trades, etc.
Establishes product pricing and updates pricing as necessary to maintain margins.
Establishes tools and metrics to analyze supplier performance.
Develops actions plans to improve portfolio performance; executes those action plans.
Builds, develops and manages a team of Portfolio Managers capable of carrying out strategies.
Works closely with the Senior Vice President of Sales to facilitate supplier visits, promotions and special programs.
Ensures that the companywide strategic sales initiatives are conducted in conjunction with other managers and executives and ensures the execution of the plan on the corporate and divisional level.
Assists in the development of administrative policies and procedures.
Monitors the external and internal environments for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as relates to Winebow’s operations.
Responsible for staffing, staff planning, conducting performance appraisals on direct reports, budgeting, ensuring compliance with training requirements, developing direct reports and controlling division expenditures.
Ensures that responsible functions and reporting departments conduct operations in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, as well as standards set forth by membership and certification in various professional organizations.
Promotes a positive professional image of Winebow Fine Wine & Spirits, internally and externally.
Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
Performs other, relevant duties as assigned.
Conducts all activities and behaviors in accordance with Winebow’s policies.
Trains staff on and follows all safety policies and procedures; actively makes improvements to processes to ensure the highest level of safety; reports all accidents to the appropriate group.