District Manager, Southern California

Position Summary:

The District Manager is responsible for managing all on/off premise activities and programming within his/her designated accounts & distributors to ensure maximum market penetration, brand awareness and sell-through. He/she will ensure our programing is executed through the distributor sales force in accordance with the business plan and nationally agreed upon promotions. This position is responsible for managing all sales within an assigned territory to continue to grow TWG’s portfolio of prestigious brands and the DM is expected to understand and embrace the Terlato family philosophy, passion and company culture. Territory is Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Territory. Must live in Orange County.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for achieving depletion and distribution goals in assigned geographic territory for Wine, Spirits and Water by managing accounts and distributor relationships.

Distributor Management

• Managing territory performance/scorecard attainment through distributor execution.
• Leading field-level execution of wine and spirits national programs (Quality First, Club Terlato, Etc.)
• Conducting market work with key distributor salespeople and educating teams on Terlato priorities
• Conducting brand education and general sales meetings with assigned teams
• Communicating monthly priorities, incentives, quotas, and price promotions to assigned teams
• Assisting Region Managers in the development of local programs, incentives, and blitzes
• Supporting Region Managers in oversight of inventory, allocations, point-of-sale,
• Survey Preparation- sales team communication, direction, routes, recaps

Account Development/Market Work

• Managing distribution and depletion growth in top 50 on and off-premise accounts
• Managing distribution and BTG growth in list of affectable NA on-premise accounts
• Helping to develop and mange a list of 25 key cocktail accounts for our signature recipes
• Leading account calls for key regional on and off-premise customers
• Presenting Terlato innovation, managing priority brand distribution, ensuring maximum shelf position and building PODs/Volume annually
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Independent Accounts and happenings in the general market
• Problem Solving: uses strong market knowledge to head-off issues before they arise and comes with solutions for issues that do arise.
• Supplier Relations – Producer Visits: leads the creation and execution of results-oriented Producer Visits in the market per Terlato guidelines
• Knowledge of competition (e.g. supplier alignments in all distributors in the market, new product launches, account activities)
• Keeps abreast of new competitive developments and provides feedback to Sales and Marketing teams.
• Monitors and evaluates performance indicators, distribution and depletions, and identifies opportunities to further leverage the Terlato brands within the overall market.

Administrative

• Completes accurate and timely reports daily.
• Proactively communicates information with customers, distributors and colleagues.
• Operates within assigned budgetary parameters.
• Reports to Regional Manager

Performance Measures:

• Execution: Ability to establish priorities and meet or exceed all sales goals.
• Results Oriented: Strong work ethic and drive for success.
• Judgment: Makes sound business decisions, in a timely, quality manner.
• Creativity: Inspires creative thought and “out of the box” ideas that grow the territory’s business.
• Budget Management and Resource Utilization: Conscientious and efficient budget management. Maximizes company profitability and resources in the most effective manner.
• Leadership: Effectiveness in inspiring TWI to perform at maximum capability.
• Sales ability: Effectiveness in inspiring customers to purchase our products.
• Teamwork: Ability to work and communicate productively with colleagues and Sales Management.
• Organization: adept at successfully managing many long-term and short-term projects at once
• Vision: can see and execute against the long view for attaining brand growth

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the wine/spirits industry

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

• Valid driver’s license

Personal Skills and Qualities:

• Strong business acumen

• Technology Skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

• Commitment to Customers and Suppliers

• Competitive Urgency

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to self-direct projects

• History of delivering high quality work on short deadlines

• Ability to identify and communicate relevant and compelling brand benefits and traits

• Pursuit of Excellence

• Results oriented

• Control of the facts of one’s business

• Positive attitude and approach to others

• Accountability and Trust

• Excellent oral and written communication and persuasion skills

• Ability to sell concepts and ideas

• Ability to forge strong relationships

• Adaptability, flexibility, creativity and problem-solving skills

• Concise, articulate and productive communication style

• Self-motivation with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Passion for Work and Terlato Wines

Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, length of service, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.