CA Sales Manager

Nelson Connects; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects seeks a Sales Manager with Bordeaux sales experience to drive growth in California. You will manage a premium wine portfolio, develop key accounts, and expand distribution channels.

The ideal candidate has solid B2B sales for the CA market, a strong network among distributors and buyers, and the ability to tailor brand positioning across On- and Off-Premise channels in multilingual teams.

Qualifications

• French speaking is a plus.
• Solid B2B sales experience for the CA market.
• Proven professional experience within the wine industry.
• Excellent knowledge of On and Off premise channels.
• Established network among distributors, wholesalers, importers and key buyers.
• Experience working with premium brands and multi-product portfolios.
• Strong command of commercial best practices.
• Ability to adapt brand positioning and sales pitches to highlight wine characteristics.
• Comfort working in multilingual and multicultural environments.
• Proven record of sustained commercial achievement in premium market dynamics.

Skills

B2B sales

Wine industry knowledge

Distributor network

Premium brand experience

Multilingual collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a Sales Manager with Bordeaux sales experience. You will be responsible for are California.

Seeking a dynamic, experienced sales professional with a strong knowledge of the French wine industry and, most importantly an established network of customers and key accounts within the respective territories.

• French speaking a plus.
• Solid B2B sales experience for the CA market.
• A genuine personal interest in, and proven professional experience within, the wine industry.
• Excellent knowledge of channels: On and Off premise.
• An established network of contacts among distributors, wholesalers, importers, and key buyers.
• Experience working with premium brands and/or multi-product portfolios.
• A strong command of commercial best practices.
• Ability to adapt brand positioning and sales pitches to effectively highlight the unique characteristics of our wines.
• Comfort working in multilingual and multicultural environments.
• Proven record of sustained commercial achievement combined with a refined understanding of premium market dynamics will be essential.