Direct Sales Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Sonoma,
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 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 fast-growing super premium 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
- Strong sales acumen and drive to generate sales from multiple sources
- The ability to work well under pressure and independently
- The ability to provide top quality service and customer experiences
- 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;
- Advanced writing and communication skills with a polished, professional presentation
- Commitment to excellence and acute attention to detail
- 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:
- Drive exponential growth through new customer recruitment
- Grow Wine Club membership, 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. Identify new, and optimize existing, 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 provide input on product promotion calendar
- 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 home based in Napa or Sonoma, CA
How To Apply
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