Trade Marketing Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Premium Port Wines, Inc. is North America’s leading specialty importer representing iconic Port, and Douro DOC wines from the Symington Family, and Madeiras from the Blandy’s Family. Our brands are among the most recognized and awarded in the world including, Dow’s, Graham’s, Cockburn’s, Smith Woodhouse, Quinta do Vesuvio Ports, and Prats & Symington Douro DOC wines along with Blandy’s, Cossart Gordon and Leacock’s Madeiras. The heritage of these globally recognized family-owned brands is balanced by a constant stream of innovation in our vineyards and wineries. 

Position Summary
The Marketing Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing Premium Ports marketing activities and communications. The position is focused on trade activities, events, promotion, programs, and materials. In addition, this person will oversee a communications associate. 

Key Responsibilities
Develop oversee all brand materials for sales reps and distributors, 
Manage marketing budgets; evaluate assess program activity effectiveness 
Oversee and Manage Distributor Communications 
Manage New Product introductions and Special projects 
Analyze business KPI - i.e. Accounts sold, depletions, etc.

Key Interactions 
PPW Sales team, VP Sales and Field Sales Reps, Brokers
Distributors and Retailers
Suppliers / Brand Owners
Occasional Consumer Inquiries 

Qualifications
•  Experience in marketing/brand management (alcoholic beverage preferred)
•  Strong business acumen and analytics.
•  Proven ability to think strategically and creatively in developing marketing strategies, tactics & initiatives.
•  Exceptional organizational skills - ability to manage deadlines and priorities. High quality & work standards, high level of attention to detail.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong public presentation skills.
•  A strong passion for the Wine industry
•  Ability to build relationships with internal and external partners and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s values.
•  Excellent command of all MS Office software: PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Adobe Creative Cloud 
•  Familiarity with syndicated data is a Plus: IRI, Nielsen Other: Salesforce experience is a Plus 

Additional Job Requirements
Ability to travel occasionaly, both air and car
Valid Drivers license and Passport
Ability to lift 50 lbs.