District Manager

Kobrand Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobrand Corporation is seeking a District Manager based in the Chicago area to cover Illinois. You will grow Kobrand’s portfolio in key accounts, work with suppliers and distributor reps, and execute corporate market initiatives.

The role emphasizes account management, events, and driving sales in on/off-premise channels. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in fine wine sales, strong communication and computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five+ years’ experience selling fine wines (Sommelier, Supplier, Distributor).
• Proven track record of developing new business opportunities and growing accounts.
• Strong verbal/written communication, organizational and sales skills.
• Wine knowledge (WSET, CSW a plus) and proficiency with Excel/Outlook/Word/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop a key account list and maintain relationships with buyers, restaurant groups, retailers, and important on/off-premise accounts.
• Drive sales and distribution growth with distributor partners and Kobrand suppliers across Illinois on/off-premise accounts.
• Propose, coordinate and execute on-premise and off-premise events, tastings and wine dinners for consumers and trade.
• Conduct monthly business reviews with supervisor to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Identify market trends and opportunities and propose action plans to supervisor.
• Manage and achieve the individual quota for depletions, placements and qualitative efforts.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and goal-oriented District Manager to be based in the Chicago area and covering the state of Illinois. This individual will be responsible for growing Kobrand’s total portfolio in key accounts, working with suppliers, and distributor sales representatives, conducting special events and executing corporate market initiatives.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• 85% focus on account management / 10% focus on distributor management/ 5% administrative
• Develop a key account list and maintain strong relationships with buyers, restaurant groups, retailers, and important on/off-premise accounts, with a focus on City of Chicago on-premise accounts
• Work with distributor partners and Kobrand suppliers to drive sales and distribution growth in on/off-premise accounts throughout Illinois
• Propose, coordinate, and execute on-premise and off-premise events, tastings, wine dinners, and educational activations for consumers/trade
• Conduct monthly business reviews with supervisor to evaluate account performance, identify growth opportunities, and align on strategic priorities
• Identify market trends and opportunities and propose action plans to supervisor
• Manage and achieve individual quota for depletions, placements and qualitative efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum five years’ experience selling fine wines (Sommelier, Supplier, Distributor)
• Proven track record of developing new business opportunities, growing existing accounts, and building and maintaining impactful customer relationships
• Must have strong verbal/written communication, organizational, and sales skills
• Passion and knowledge of wine, wine regions and the wine industry (WSET, CSW a plus)
• Strong computer skills are a MUST (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to do occasional overnight travel within the territory

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to comfortably lift and carry up to50 pounds
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch on a daily basis

Compensation & Benefits

• Kobrand Corporation offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The base compensation range for this job classification is between $90,000 and $100,000. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is dependent on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history, job-related skills and qualifications.