Retail Wine District Manager - Nashville, TN

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Wine District Manager. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

· Works the market with Retail Wine Sales Representatives and the Fine Wine Consultant, tasting, teaching, and assisting in sales presentations.  

· Assists in leading the retail team to their goals (brand and gross profit dollars).  

· Works with suppliers and retail market to jointly develop brands and relationships.  

· Builds our brands by developing, managing, and educating people and telling the story to decision makers.  

· Ensures tastings and samples are effectively used.  

· Designs sales presentation books to include all assigned brands with current press and reviews.  

· Assists in managing retail allocations.  

· Develops solid business relations with all key retail accounts.  

· Penetrates and develops business in accounts.  

· Recaps time spent with Sales Representatives and follows up as appropriate.  

· Works jointly with Area Sales Manager and Retail Wine Sales Manager to obtain all pertinent information.  

· Implements use of tracking forms to ensure market execution.  

· Annually conducts business reviews with all independent accounts.  

· Assists in developing teammates through education of the Wine portfolio and its applications throughout the market.  

· Maintains market standards for all wine suppliers.  

· Provides coverage in territories when Sales Representatives are absent  

Education and/or Experience  

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  

· TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit  

· Valid Driver License  

· Automobile insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability  

Computer Skills   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet Explorer; eRome and Sales Portal; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.  

Perks: Performance bonuses, Auto allowance, Cell Phone Stipend.  

“ Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. “