District Manager - Broward/Collier County

Palm Bay International, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Palm Bay International, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a District Manager Broward/Collier County to develop relationships with top on/off premise accounts and execute Palm Bay’s sales priorities. The role focuses on growth, market expansion, and effective collaboration with wholesale distributors.

The candidate should have strong wine knowledge, sales experience, and the ability to educate others. Travel and group presentations are expected, with a dynamic, high-energy team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5 years of distributor or supplier experience.
• Wine retail sales experience preferred.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Calling on top ON and OFF premise accounts in the state.
• Reaching state sales objectives while staying under company specified budget.
• Developing and targeting new accounts currently not called on.
• Ride along with sales reps to increase product knowledge, manage inventory vintages/rotation/purchasing.
• Wholesale Distributor management.
• Distributor Education.
• Communicate market conditions with Regional Manager on a weekly basis.
• Manage individual T&E budget.
• Participate in weekly, monthly and semi annual business meeting with Distributor managers.
• Prepare and execute Supplier Market Visits which include Distributor education and general sales meetings.

Skills

Distributor management

Sales coordination

Strong communication

Independent worker

Group presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

District Manager Broward/Collier County

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Position Overview

The District Manager will have the responsibility of developing relationships with the top on/off premise accounts in Broward and Collier county. Properly executing and developing Palm Bay’s sales priorities in the marketplace. Ensuring the delivery of consistent growth, innovation expansion and exciting local execution of our brands programs. Effective relationship building with our wholesale partner will be an integral function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Calling on top ON and OFF premise accounts in the state
• Reaching state sales objectives while staying under company specified budget
• Developing and targeting new accounts currently not called on
• Ride along with sales reps to increase product knowledge, manage inventory vintages/rotation/purchasing
• Wholesale Distributor management
• Distributor Education
• Communicate market conditions with Regional Manager on a weekly basis
• Manage individual T&E budget
• Participate in weekly, monthly and semi annual business meeting with Distributor managers.
• Prepare and execute Supplier Market Visits which include Distributor education and general sales meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5 years of distributor or supplier experience
• Wine retail sales experience preferred
• A foundation of wine intelligence and the ability to educate others
• Competitive and Charismatic personality
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft office
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Safe driving record
• Must be able to present in front of large groups of people.

Benefits

Palm Bay offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, personal time off and 11 paid company holidays.

Palm Bay International is an equal opportunity employer.