Regional Manager - New Jersey

Overview

We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and goal-oriented New Jersey Regional Manager. The Regional Manager will be responsible for distributor management, including inventory, pricing management and programming, as well as sales to key accounts, working with suppliers, distributor managers and sales people, conducting special events, and providing market information to the Group Manager - Northeastern US and Canada.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed) :

• 60% focus on distributor & market management / 40% focus on account management
• Manage inventory, and set up proper pricing and programming for entire market
• Manage sales and expense budgets and distributor accounts receivable invoice processing
• Manage, train and develop sales team
• Develop and maintain a key account list, including personal relationships with key buyers / owners and managers
• Work with local distributors as well as Kobrand suppliers, Portfolio Specialists and Channel Team to sell brands to retailers
• Work with distributors to ensure that Kobrand sales team is getting adequate street and sales meeting time with distributor reps
• Propose and conduct on / off premise promotional events
• Conduct wine tastings and wine dinners for consumers / trade
• Review monthly sales team performance, and key account performance
• Identify market trends and opportunities and propose action plans for all markets
• Manage regional quota and sales team quota of depletions, placements and qualitative efforts
• Conduct regular Performance Review Meetings with Distributor Management, including future action plans for goal attainment in all areas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum Five years of experience selling fine wines in both on and off-premise accounts in New Jersey
• Distributor / Territory / High Profile Key Account management experience in New Jersey
• Must have proven track record in developing new business, managing existing accounts and maintaining business relationships in New Jersey
• Must have exceptional closing skills, strong verbal / written communication and organizational skills
• Passion and knowledge of wine, wine regions and the wine industry (CSW, WSET, or similar, a plus)
• Strong computer skills are a MUST (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to comfortably lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch on a daily basis
• Must be able to travel within the territory up to 50% of the time

Kobrand Corporation offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.