District Manager - Full Time

TSP talent; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP Talent in Oak Park, IL is seeking a District Manager to grow and maintain a wine portfolio across the territory, building relationships within the three-tier system and training distributor personnel and trade accounts to raise brand awareness and drive sales.

You will conduct brand presentations, organize activations, and collaborate with distributors to hit targets while traveling within the territory and supporting growth initiatives across markets.

Qualifications

• Preferably 5 years of experience in the wine industry with a focus on sales.
• Passion for wine, with a preference for Italian wines.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and market development skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, travel within the territory, and lift 35 lbs.
• Willingness to travel to Italy and corporate headquarters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brand and wine presentations at General Sales Meetings and organize event activations for relationship building and education.
• Assist in programming quarterly brand activities and preparing business reviews to meet sales goals.
• Collaborate with distributors to achieve sales targets, monitor inventory levels, and support sales initiatives.
• Make sales calls to trade accounts, identify new opportunities, and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Host consumer-facing events such as wine festivals and dinners.
• Work independently within the market, building relationships and promoting the portfolio.

Skills

Sales experience

Wine knowledge

Communication skills

Market development

Job description

Role Overview

District Manager is responsible for growing and maintaining a portfolio of wines within their territory. They develop relationships across the three-tier system, training distributor personnel and trade accounts to increase brand awareness and sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct brand and wine presentations at General Sales Meetings and organize event activations for relationship building and education.
• Assist in programming quarterly brand activities and preparing business reviews to meet sales goals.
• Collaborate with distributors to achieve sales targets, monitor inventory levels, and support sales initiatives.
• Make sales calls to trade accounts, identify new opportunities, and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Host consumer-facing events such as wine festivals and dinners.
• Work independently within the market, building relationships and promoting the portfolio.

Qualifications & Skills

• Preferably 5 years of experience in the wine industry with a focus on sales.
• Passion for wine, with a preference for Italian wines.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and market development skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, travel within the territory, and lift 35 lbs.
• Willingness to travel to Italy and corporate headquarters as needed.

Additional Details

The role demands a dynamic, self-motivated individual capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on relationship building, market activity, and business growth.