Sales Activation Manager, NJ, On Premise

W J DEUTSCH & SONS LTD • , NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits is seeking a Sales Activation Manager to ensure their brands are highly visible in the trade and selling through to consumers via elite-level activation. This role is based in Northern New Jersey and requires an individual who thrives on challenges, leads with purpose, and is eager to make a lasting impact. The company culture celebrates excellence and drive, offering opportunities to amplify potential.

Requirements

• College degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ field sales experience in alcohol-beverage or CPG industries.
• Computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office.
• Objective-oriented, focused, and assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision.
• Able to work in an intense, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to develop key customer and staff relationships.
• Strong communication skills, ability to make compelling presentations.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours when required, including evenings and weekends.
• Live in or near the territory.
• Required to obtain a solicitor’s permit where necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled at capturing attention, building rapport, and fostering brand loyalty.
• Knowledgeable about market trends and competitive activities.
• Ability to turn strategies into game-winning plays through creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, foster, and maintain professional relationships with key account gatekeepers and distributor partners.
• Create consumer desire to purchase brands through the execution of elite-level market activation events.
• Improve DFWS brands through activation tactics to drive rate of sale.
• Lead education and training efforts in on-premise accounts and with distributor sales teams.
• Implement innovative marketing strategies, merchandising, and display initiatives.
• Build visibility and trial to boost brand affinity and sales in the market.
• Deliver excellence in the execution of brand standards in the on- and off-premise channels.
• Own the activation, execution, and achievement of all market goals.
• Ensure strategic allocation and oversight of budget to support sales initiatives and compliance efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• PTO
• 401 (k) match
• Product allowance to enjoy DFWS products
• Tuition Reimbursement and a Post Secondary education scholarship program for employees’ children
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree