Market Specialist, VA

The Wine Group

About The Position

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com. JOB SUMMARY The Market Specialist supports sales execution across all channels in the Virginia region. This role is responsible for lead selling, including key account headquarter calls, and assisting with distributor management. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with experience in distributor and account management, program execution, and beverage alcohol sales. The role will require routine travel within assigned markets, specifically between the multiple wholesalers and high-volume accounts. This candidate must live in the Northern Virgina Metro Area.

Requirements

Ability to travel with overnight stays.
3 plus years of field sales experience with a supplier or distributor.
Knowledge of Nielsen, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must meet minimum insurance requirements with a clean motor vehicle record.
Must have a proactive spirit and possess strong initiative.
Must be well organized with an ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and be flexible to changes in the wine industry.
Must be able to work and succeed in dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
Support and model all Company procedures and policies.

Nice To Haves

Retailer lead selling experience is a plus.
Intermediate wine knowledge or associated certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead selling and key account management within assigned geography.
Responsible for building relationships with execution and field level distributor management. Establish optimal business rhythm at all levels within distributor network.
Collaborate with TWG National Account teams – (Off/On Premise Chains) to maximize National/Regional accounts.
Schedule and lead effective distributor general sales meetings.
Introduce creative sales execution concepts, share across state lines/regions if successful and aspire to be a leader in best practices.
Assist with National Field Surveys – local scheduling and execution.
State level FSO scorecard performance.
Ensure TWG new item & monthly retail priority execution is being achieved.
Manage assigned budgets including incentives, samples, demos and tastings, travel and entertainment and other departmental expenses.
Administrative responsibilities include wholesaler inventory management, monthly CPR, phasing calendar, working key account list, and relevant travel and entertainment expenses weekly.
Assist in the execution of sales strategy, pricing, and key initiatives for all assigned sales channels.
Ensure all sales practices are compliant with state and company policies/law.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the State Manager.