Market Sales Manager – Orange County

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C.; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Auto and home office monthly allowance

Job summary

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C. is seeking a Market Sales Manager for SoCal/Orange County to drive sales performance across all business channels. The ideal candidate will manage the brand portfolio, distributor relationships, and execute creative consumer engagement programs. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry is required. Candidates should possess excellent verbal communication and organizational skills, with a proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. The role includes extensive travel within the assigned territory and offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 – $90,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in the wine and spirits industry, on- and off-premise.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong presentation ability.
• Ability to work independently without much direction.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Company brand portfolio within assigned market.
• Manage distributor relationships with DMs, AMs, KAMs, etc.
• Direct planning and implementation of sales programming.
• Ensure marketing assets are utilized correctly in the field.
• Create consumer engagement programs including product demos.
• Execute pricing, displays, and menus to brand standards.
• Travel within the territory 4-5 days per week.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Market Sales Manager – SoCal/Orange County

About Us

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, global wine and spirits company headquartered inHighland Park, IL. Owned and operated by the Berish family and partners, Sovereign Brands brings together first-class producers from the world’s most iconic wine and spirit regions to develop best-in-class brands. Sovereign has a portfolio of successful brands including Luc Belaire, a smash-hit line of French sparkling wines that has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking packaging and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. The company’s portfolio also includes McQueen and the Violet Fog, an extraordinary gin from Jundiaí, Brazil; Bumbu,an artisanalrum that ranks among the world’s most critically acclaimed rums, and Villon, a rich, spiced French liqueur with aromas of vanilla, chai and toasted oak. The Deacon, a premium blended Scotch Whisky made of Islay and Speyside malts, is Sovereign’s newest launch in collaboration with Pernod Ricard.www.sovereignbrands.com

• CA , Orange County

Position Overview

The Market Sales Manager will be responsible for delivering volume, distribution, and merchandising performance across the assigned market covering all channels of business, both on and off-premise.

**This role is based in Orange County, CA

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Company brand portfolio within assigned market for on- and off-premise accounts
• Manage distributor relationships with DMs, AMs, KAMs, etc.
• Direct the planning and implementation of sales programming in all markets
• Ensure POS and other marketing assets are utilized in the field with correct programs
• Merchandising and building displays
• Implement creative programs to engage and activate consumers, including product sampling and demos
• Execute distribution, pricing, POS, displays, programs, menus, and ads are to brand and company standards
• Travel within territory 4 to 4-1/2 days each week to actively engage accounts
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in the wine and spirits industry, on- and off-premise
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, particularly verbal, including strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with little direction or supervision; “self-starter”
• Willing to be very “hands-on” to get the job accomplished
• Proficient in Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel within the assigned territory 4.5 to 5 days per week are required. If a personal car is used for business purposes, proof of car insurance will be required. Business-related travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• Frequently required to travel
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to lift 65 pounds

Salary and How to Apply

Interested candidates: Please email Resume/CV [e-mail] and please include your salary expectations. Referrals, please include Sovereign Brands employee name.

The minimum compensation for the position is: $75,000 – $90,000

Sovereign Brands offers great benefits that allow you to manage your well-being, ensuring you can be your best self at work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes, for eligible employees: paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k). A full list of benefits will be provided to eligible employees at initial offer. Sales roles also include an auto and home office monthly allowance.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sovereign Brands provides eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, and business line. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on non-discriminatory factors such as the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.