NY, NJ & CT Sales Manager

Nelson Connects; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects is seeking a Sales Manager with Bordeaux sales experience to cover NY, NJ and CT. The role focuses on building a premium wine portfolio across On and Off premise channels and leveraging an established network of distributors, wholesalers, importers, and buyers.

You will need solid B2B sales experience in the tri-state area, a deep knowledge of the French wine industry, and a proven track record of achieving commercial targets in premium market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Solid B2B sales experience in NY, NJ & CT.
• Strong knowledge of the French wine industry.
• Established network of distributors, wholesalers, importers and key buyers.
• Experience with premium brands and multi-product portfolios.
• Ability to tailor pitches and brand positioning for premium wines.
• Comfort working in multilingual/multicultural environments.
• Proven record of sustained commercial achievement in premium market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans for NY, NJ and CT.
• Grow and manage a premium wine portfolio across On and Off premise channels.
• Leverage an established distributor/importer network to expand market presence.
• Tailor brand positioning and sales pitches to highlight wine characteristics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve revenue targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Tri-state knowledge

French wine industry knowledge

Distributor network

Premium brand experience

Multilingual environment

Job description

We are seeking a Sales Manager with Bordeaux sales experience. The states you will be responsible for are NY, NJ and CT.

Seeking a dynamic, experienced sales professional with a strong knowledge of the French wine industry and, most importantly an established network of customers and key accounts within the respective territories.

• Solid B2B sales experience within the NY, NJ & CT market.
• A genuine personal interest in, and proven professional experience within, the wine industry.
• Excellent knowledge of channels: On and Off premise.
• An established network of contacts among distributors, wholesalers, importers, and key buyers.
• Experience working with premium brands and/or multi-product portfolios.
• A strong command of commercial best practices.
• Ability to adapt brand positioning and sales pitches to effectively highlight the unique characteristics of our wines.
• Comfort working in multilingual and multicultural environments.
• Proven record of sustained commercial achievement combined with a refined understanding of premium market dynamics will be essential.