Job Title: Sales Manager
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week
Location: In-office at Heidrun Meadery located in Point Reyes Station, CA (plus local sales calls)

ABOUT US
Heidrun Meadery, located along iconic CA State Route 1 just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Point Reyes Station, is an artisan producer of brut dry, naturally sparkling honey wine fermented and bottled on-site using the traditional French Methode Champenoise. On our 16-acre farm, we maintain a bee-friendly horticultural program and operate a commercial beekeeping operation with satellite apiaries. We host local and international visitors seven day per week in our greenhouse tasting room. Using our expansive farmscape as a stage, we provide our guests a unique opportunity to experience the entire natural ecology of honey wine, “from flower to flute”.

DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a full-time Sales Manager to help represent and grow the Heidrun brand on all levels. The individual in this role will be responsible for developing and maintaining our Club Mead membership program; our E-commerce mail order programs; and establishing a robust wholesale accounts portfolio. Candidates should have an abundance of energy, be interested in learning all aspects of the business, maintain flexibility in a very dynamic environment and enjoy periodically strenuous physical activity. This is an in-office position located in Point Reyes Station, CA with travel to local points of business. Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:

Club Mead Management
•  Dedicated liaison to our Club Mead members through phone and email communications.
•  Oversee quarterly shipments to our members in a timely and accurate manner.
•  Maintenance and upkeep of our Club member database.
•  Work with our marketing team to create Club-oriented marketing material.

E-commerce Management
•  Responsible for fulfilling, shipping, tracking and troubleshooting all online orders.
•  Manage and optimize product listings on Heidrun’s website.
•  With our marketing team, develop and execute marketing campaigns to drive online sales.
•  Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.

Wholesale Account Management
•  Work with Sales Director to research sales channels and develop strategies for wholesale account portfolio development.
•  Cultivate sales prospects and maintain long-term relationships with buyers.
•  Track and analyzing sales statistics to ensure efficiency and profitability of sales practices.
•  Meet quarterly sales goals, as determined by our Sales Director.
•  Provide progress reports to Sales Director as requested.
•  Conduct on and off-site tastings.
•  Assist with other duties as requested by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
•  3-5 years of professional management experience in hospitality, wine or relevant industry.
•  Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
•  Excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills
•  Proven prioritization, time management and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
•  Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
•  Top notch customer service experience and experience managing membership-based systems.
•  Strong analytical skills in assessing problems and quickly determining efficient solutions.
•  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
•  At least 21 years of age.
•  Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
•  Resourcefulness, creative thinking and genuine enthusiasm.

Compensation: $70,0000+/yr plus incentives and health benefits.
Heidrun Meadery is an equal opportunity employer.