Division Manager - North Florida at The Wine Group in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

An industry leader, The Wine Group is one of the world’s foremost producers of award-winning wines across more than 60 wine brands and many winery facilities in California, New York, and Australia. Headquartered in Livermore, California, TWG is an industry innovator when it comes to developing, marketing, and selling wine brands beloved by consumers around the world, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, The Dreaming Tree, Charles Smith Wines, and more. The Wine Group believes in producing wine using sustainable and earth-friendly practices to foster healthy land and agriculture for generations to come. The company demonstrates environmental stewardship through its commitment to clean energy and by ensuring that all its owned vineyards are certified sustainable or biodynamic. To learn more, please visit: www.thewinegroup.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Region Director, the Division Manager is responsible for leading sales and execution in both the On and Off Premise for the North Florida market, as well as achieving all volume and distribution goals for The Wine Group, Inc. portfolio of brands. The Division Manager will also be responsible for developing and executing pricing/programming strategies in coordination with the TWG Leadership Team. Additionally, the role will have responsibilities for both Military and Key Regional Accounts. This entails strategy creation and distributor channel leadership management, working closely with Sales Directors, Area Managers, and Sales Representatives. The Division Manager will spearhead efforts to increase TWG’s market share, execute programs, and prioritize brand initiatives. There will be routine travel within assigned markets, specifically high-volume market support required in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Pensacola. The preferred candidate will be located within easy commuting distance for these markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for building and owning relationships in Retail Independent Accounts and Key Regional Accounts along with a high focus on Distributor Management.


• Assist in developing and implementing annual operating plan which includes financial, volume, and distribution objectives.


• Manage depletion and distribution objectives for the On and Off Premise channels in Florida.


• Collaborate with TWG management team to ensure new item & monthly retail priority execution is being achieved.


• Schedule and lead effective distributor sales meetings with all levels of management.


• Introduce creative sales execution concepts, share across state lines/regions if successful and aspire to be a leader in best practices.


• Administrative responsibilities include complete monthly CPR, complete monthly phasing calendar, maintain working account list, and complete any relevant Travel & Entertainment expenses on a weekly basis.


• Manage assigned budgets including incentives, travel & entertainment, and other departmental expenses.


• Ensure all sales practices are compliant with state & company policies/law.


• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Results oriented, innovation, strong problem solving and negotiation skills.


• Ability to work and succeed in dynamic entrepreneurial environment.


• Ability to multi-task, work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.


• Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.


• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures.


• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Sr Sales Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA degree or equivalent experience & proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite


• Minimum 5 or more years of sales experience in the alcoholic beverage industry or related business with knowledge and passion for both commercial and premium wines


• Must have strong understanding and working knowledge of alcoholic beverage industry retail environment and be able to work independently to achieve goals.


• Intermediate wine knowledge or associated certifications preferred.


• Must be adaptive to change within organization and industry.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Willing to travel with overnight stays as needed.


• Display integrity, character, and strong leadership skills.


• Must have an excellent safety, work performance and attendance record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position operates in a professional office environment.


• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in the performance of various tasks.


• Ability to travel frequently between home office, client sites, and industry meeting/events within the North Florida market.

COMPENSATION

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $100,000 - $150,000.


• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience; skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position related factors.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

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