District Manager - Full Time

Hader Solutions; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hader Solutions is seeking a District Manager to oversee a portfolio of wines within a designated territory, building relationships across the three-tier system and training distributor personnel to grow brand presence.

You will conduct brand presentations, activations, and business reviews; collaborate with distributors to meet sales targets; monitor inventory levels; and identify new account opportunities. Travel within the territory and to Italy or headquarters is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of wine sales experience.
• Passion for wine, especially Italian varieties.
• Willing to travel within territory and to Italy or HQ.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brand presentations and event activations.
• Partner with distributors to meet sales targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify new accounts.
• Perform market activities, sales calls, and consumer events like wine festivals.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Sales skills

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Job description

The District Manager is responsible for maintaining and expanding a portfolio of wines within their designated territory.

They develop relationships across the three-tier system, training and inspiring distributor personnel and trade accounts to increase brand awareness and sales.

Key duties include conducting brand presentations, event activations, and business reviews; working with distributors to meet sales targets; monitoring inventory levels; and identifying new account opportunities.

They engage in market activities such as sales calls, relationship building, and hosting consumer events like wine festivals and dinners.

Strong business acumen, wine knowledge, and creative problem-solving skills are essential, along with effective communication to manage relationships with management, distributors, and trade partners.

Preferred candidates have at least 5 years of experience in wine sales, a passion for wine, particularly Italian wines, and are willing to travel within the territory and to Italy or headquarters.

Must reside within the territory, have a valid driver's license, the ability to lift 35 lbs, and flexible availability.