District Manager West Florida, Tampa Bay, Naples
Job Title: District Manager West Florida
Position Reports To: SMUSA Management
Position Location/Territory: Tampa Bay, Naples
Position Objectives: This position is responsible for working with a distributor team and independently within an assigned district to expand the Santa Margherita portfolio.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Call on key accounts within assigned District – accounts will include on-premise and off-premise
- Work with distributor personnel to achieve sales goals – new placements, revenue, case goals
- Provide educational wine training to distributor partner and key accounts through tastings and special events/dinners
- Develop and continue to build relationships within the distributor both on and off premise and key accounts in the assigned area
- Continue to develop wine knowledge, business acumen, and sales skills to increase professional growth
- Display original thinking and creativity for problem solving
- Communicate pertinent information between SMUSA management, Distributor management and key accounts
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt and respond to change quickly
- Other duties as assigned by SMUSA Management
Additional Skills and/or Educational Background:
- At least a 2-year sales experience with a diverse portfolio is required along with proven On-Premise experience. Supplier experience preferred
- Prior sales experience in retail or restaurant experience is preferred along with good general knowledge of wine, a passion for wine and a passion to sell
- This position requires the availability and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends, when necessary
- Candidate must be prepared to reside within designated territory. Preferred candidate would live in the Tampa Bay area