District Manager - Maryland/Washington D.C.
$90,000–$102,000 year
RemoteUnited States
EXPIREDUnited StatesRemoteFull Time$90,000–$102,000 yearBachelors DegreeSmall
Full TimeBachelors DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Drive market-level sales activation and brand programs for the VCT-USA portfolio in Maryland and Washington D.C., building relationships with top retail accounts, local chains, and distributor teams. Execute confirmed chain and brand programs, including luxury brand collections, while conducting distributor work-withs, market health audits, and sales blitzes. Provide weekly performance recaps, track program compliance and competitive pricing, and submit budget requests to the Regional Manager. Maintain 85-90% market presence, with on-premise focus at 60% in D.C. and 40% in national/regional chain compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field
- Minimum two to five years progressive sales experience in wine and spirits or beverage industry
- Equivalent combination education/experience
- Proven success in alcohol beverage industry sales and account management
- Extensive knowledge of on- and off-premise wine channels and trade
- Knowledge and passion for both luxury/premium and commercial wines
- Excitement for selling a wide spectrum of price points and formats
- Strong verbal and written communicator
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highest level of integrity
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 office applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to be insured
- Overnight travel approximately 10% - 15% of time
- Weekend and evening work as required
- Travel throughout region required
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs on a frequent basis
- Ability to frequently sit and work at a desk for long periods of time
- Ability to frequently walk
- Ability to occasionally stand, reach outward and upward
- Ability to climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend
- Hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding
- Ability to frequently work at computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to travel via air and ground transportation
- Successful completion of criminal background check
- Successful completion of DMV check
- Successful completion of drug screen
- Verification of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Experience selling imports and/or organic categories
- Circana/Nielsen information experience
- Wine education or certification
- WSET certification
- CSW certification
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