Import Manager, Central

Boisset Collection; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boisset Collection is seeking an Import Manager, Central to drive regional revenue for its imported brands across the Central territory. You will translate the SVP's allocation plan into placements and wholesaler revenue, set regional goals, and manage pricing, promotions, and budgets.

You will lead direct sales calls, support distributor reps, attend meetings, and monitor performance against targets while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports.
• Experience in sales within the wine/spirits industry is preferred.
• Strong numerical and budgeting capabilities, with basic regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional direct sales activities for Boisset Import brands to targeted accounts.
• Support distributor reps with sales calls, events, and incentive programs.
• Attend regional distributor meetings to share pricing, programming, and goals.
• Monitor sales and create reports; track progress toward quarterly and annual goals.
• Adhere to budgets for travel, promotions, and office expenses; manage expenses.
• Represent the winery with key accounts, host events, and provide staff training.
• Maintain schedules and communicate daily progress; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.)

2 years related experience or training

Job description

Position Summary: The Import Manager, Central owns regional revenue execution of Boisset's imported portfolio across the Central territory turning the SVP of Import Sales' allocation plan into placements, sell-through, and wholesaler revenue on the ground. Duties include setting regional sales goals; coordinating product pricing and placement in stores; managing promotional and pricing spend budgets: analyzing profit margins; interacting with the wholesale distributors on many levels; promoting brands through building rapport with accounts, selling in wine displays, wine placements and merchandising all products, interacting with principals from key accounts; representing at trade events; assisting with compliance and regulatory issues; and other tasks as needed for the promotion and sale of imports.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct regional direct sales activities for the Boisset Import brands to include: completing sales calls to targeted accounts, both independently and with distributor reps, providing follow-up, and performing as the main winery contact for all accounts.
• Provide support and assistance to distributor reps in all activities: sales calls, winery incentive programs, trade, and consumer events, and other activities as needed.
• Attend regional distributor meetings, at general and team levels, to provide pricing & programming information, communicate sales goals, provide product information, and encourage goal achievement.
• Monitor and record sales within the territory; create sales reports from data as needed.
• Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales goals within the region, as developed with the SVP and the EVP/GM, Commercial Sales.
• Adhere to annual budgets: travel and entertainment, promotional items and activities; distributor incentives; trade incentives; office expenses, and all other regional expenses.
• Perform as a winery representative with key retail and restaurant accounts. This can include hosting winery dinners and special events, attending consumer tastings; providing staff training and incentive programs; and other activities as needed.
• Maintain expense account records and submit all receipts and reimbursements on schedule, as determined by the company accounting department.
• Develop, post, and maintain monthly work schedules listing daily locations and planned activities; update daily and/or weekly as needed.
• Communicate daily progress.
• Monitor local, state, and federal alcoholic beverage regulations and assist in keeping winery compliant and current with all such regulations.
• Complete other special projects, reports, and/or events as needs arise and as requested by the winery President, EVP/GM or SVP.

Additional Functions:

• Comply with all company safety policies, practices, and procedures. Participate in safety training and report all unsafe conditions or work practices.
• Participate in team efforts and perform additional duties as needed.
• Maintain time off contact information in Paychex

Necessary Skills:

• Language: Ability to speak and understand basic English required for all positions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as memos, instructions, policies and manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information effectively to groups of customers and/or employees, and participate in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Math: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately, using standard American units of currency, weight, volume, and/or distance. Ability to recognize and correct inaccuracies when using a calculator or computer spreadsheet. Ability to calculate items such as discounts, commissions, simple interest, and percentages.
• Logic: Ability to apply common sense understanding to multiple tasks, analyze and solve practical problems, prioritize and delegate tasks and projects, work both independently and as part of a team, and adapt to frequent changes in the work environment.
• Computer: Possess intermediate computer skills which can include e-mail, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, basic database activity, graphic arts and/or publishing.

Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4-year college or university; or 12-24 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current, valid Driver’s License, insurable driving record, and proof of current automobile insurance required.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate physical activity performing occasional somewhat strenuous activities including standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and carrying. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach, handle items, and work with the fingers. Requires lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs. in weight. Clear vision (close and distant) and ability to adjust focus. Hearing adequate for telephone, office, and group conversation.

Well lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Minimal noise level typical of business office: computers, printers, telephones, light traffic. Includes periods in autos, airplanes, retail, restaurant, entertainment venues, and/or lodging facilities.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

Variable schedule: primarily a set schedule but may require weekends and/or periodic evenings depending on sales activities.

Position includes daily regional travel and can include extensive overnight travel and/or travel by auto or air.