District Manager - Full Time

Boulder Connect; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect in Calumet City, IL seeks a District Manager to grow and manage a portfolio of wines across the three-tier system. You will train distributor personnel, foster brand awareness, and drive sales growth through education, market activities, and relationship building.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in wine sales, willingness to travel, and strong relationship and communication skills to expand our footprint in the region, including visits to Italy and corporate HQ.

Qualifications

• 5 years of sales experience in the wine industry.
• Willingness to travel within the territory and attend events, including trips to Italy and corporate HQ.
• Must reside within the designated territory and have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Distributor Interaction: Deliver brand presentations, organize activations, plan quarterly brand activities, prepare business reviews, and work with distributors to meet sales goals.
• Market Activity: Conduct sales calls, build relationships with trade accounts, identify opportunities, host consumer events, and collaborate with distributor teams.
• Business Development: Expand industry knowledge, identify growth opportunities, communicate with management and trade partners, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Wine sales

Relationship building

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Position Overview

The District Manager is responsible for growing and maintaining a portfolio of wines within their territory, developing relationships across the three-tier system, and representing the brands in their region. They train and motivate distributor personnel and trade accounts, supporting brand awareness and sales growth through education, market activities, and relationship building.

Position Overview

The District Manager is responsible for growing and maintaining a portfolio of wines within their territory, developing relationships across the three-tier system, and representing the brands in their region. They train and motivate distributor personnel and trade accounts, supporting brand awareness and sales growth through education, market activities, and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Distributor Interaction: Deliver brand presentations, organize event activations, assist in programming quarterly brand activities, prepare business reviews, and work with distributors to meet sales goals and manage inventory.
• Market Activity: Conduct sales calls, develop relationships with trade accounts, identify new opportunities, host consumer events, and collaborate with distributor sales teams to achieve sales priorities.
• Business Development: Expand industry knowledge, identify growth opportunities, communicate effectively with management and trade partners, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Preferred 5 years of sales experience in the wine industry, with a passion for wines, especially Italian varieties.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, travel within the territory, and attend events, including trips to Italy and corporate headquarters.
• Must reside within the designated territory, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Strong relationship-building, market development, and communication skills are essential.