About the job
Provenance Vineyards is searching for a Regional Sales Manager based in Illinois to join our growing team. This person will be laser focused on Illinois and will work directly with our distributor partners on the development and promotion of our brands in both the On Premise and Off Premise trade channels there.
The ideal candidate will come to the table with established relationships in the Illinois market. Binny’s, Jewel Osco, On Premise, etc.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Participation in distributor work-withs, crew drives, training seminars, trade shows and sales meetings.
The expectation is that our Regional Sales Manager will spend 90+% of their time in the field developing relationships with key high-potential volume accounts.
The Regional Sales Manager will be selling and promoting Provenance Vineyards products to those key accounts using only methods allowable by law set by the ABC in the geographies where they are conducting business.
Promotion of Provenance Vineyards could include but not limited to participate in product sampling events, wine dinners, distributor trade shows and regional wine events. Nights and Weekends may be required in some instances.
Regular reporting of activities to their supervisor including activities, success stories, events and meetings attending along with plans for upcoming activities.
Required Skills And Experience
5+ years direct distributor experience within the beverage alcohol industry.
Ability to expand into other states in the future.
Must be proficient with Encompass and or MicroStrategy
Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Effective problem solving skills, solid communication skills, good judgment and professional maturity.
Must be organized and efficient at completing administrative tasks and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals.
Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and be prepared to embrace a start-up environment.
Demonstrate intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
About Us
Provenance Vineyards was founded in 1999 and quickly gained a reputation as a premier Napa Valley Cabernet producer. With a vision to create wines that are true expressions of their unique origin, the founding family set out to craft wines that were authentic works of art.
Through the years, Provenance has changed ownership twice, but is now Family Owned and Operated by the Allen Lombardi family. The Lombardi’s are dedicated to ushering in the next chapter for Provenance Vineyards, with a focus on expanding domestic distribution and reaching new markets globally. Their goal is to make Provenance Vineyards wines more accessible to Napa wine lovers around the world.
Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 + Bonus
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