Direct Sales Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Calistoga,
California
Are you an entrepreneurial, fine wine lover with the ability to educate, sell and build a direct to consumer business? Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits’ currently seeks a Direct Sales Manager who possesses the below.
One of the most exciting new jobs in the world of fine wines, this Direct Sales Manager will (1) launch and grow a winery mailing list, wine club, and online sales business, (2) act as a brand ambassador, educator and salesperson at events across the country.
Working on 2 high-potential, fast-growing wine brands, we are looking for an experienced direct to consumer entrepreneur who is passionate about wine, committed to growing a booming direct business, and with the experience to move quickly.
Qualifications:
· A Bachelor’s degree (required)
· Five or more years of experience in Wine Club Management/Administration
· Creative thinking and knowledge of how to gain loyalty from customers
· The ability to work well in a team environment
· The ability to work well under pressure and independently
· The ability to think strategically for long-term initiatives to provide top quality service and customer experiences, while managing tactical operations that maximize revenue and profit
· Organizational skills; and ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner; proven ability to meet or beat deadlines
· Ability to problem-solve and achieve good solutions to daily challenges
· Analytical capabilities and financial acumen to track and assess business drivers, and deliver quality reports using Excel, inventory management systems, and CRM; a knowledge of AMS is preferred.
· Advanced writing and communication skills with a polished, professional presentation.
· Commitment to excellence and acute attention to detail
· Experience with customer and order data mining using software management system
· Wine knowledge and familiarity with wine, food and tourism industry
· Knowledge of state wine shipping laws and regulations
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
· Courteous and professional telephone manners
· The flexibility to work different schedules/hours when necessary
· A willingness to perform any other jobs and duties deemed necessary by management
· A professional demeanor and appearance
· Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs
Responsibilities:
· Wine Club membership and growth, developing promotional materials, offer letters and shipment schedules, monthly promotions, member events, transferring and tracking wines and member services.
· Accountable for consumer database marketing and growth of E-commerce and Telesales business. Builds relationships with production, marketing and PR to identify new, and optimize existing, consumer direct programs. Assist in determining viability of consumer direct programs.
· Will contribute to social media and online strategies and execution for both brands, including content development and publication, regular news updates and delivery of dynamic content.
· Manage a promotion, travel, and expense budget and ensure strict controls on product inventory
· Provide excelling customer service and collaborate well with management, ownership, the PR & Marketing team, and national sales team as needed.
· Providing consumers with best-in-class wine experiences, with attention to detail on all consumer-facing interactions and promotional materials, creativity in presenting brand messages and the wines to consumers, and a focus on upscale experiences.
· This Job will be located in Calistoga, CA
How To Apply
https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=10270442&t=1