Regional Manager, Sake & Asian Spirits – Southeast

Kobrand Corporation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobrand Corporation seeks a dynamic Southeast U.S. Regional Manager for Sake & Asian Spirits to grow the Joto portfolio in Florida and surrounding markets. Based in Miami, you will collaborate with suppliers and distributor sales teams, conduct special events, and lead education initiatives.

You will focus 50% on Florida accounts, 40% regional sales, 10% administration, plan tastings, dinners, and trainings, and identify market opportunities to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in sake/wine/spirits and/or beer sales with account and territory management.
• Proven track record in developing new business and maintaining relationships with accounts.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Canva, Social Media, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of sake and the sake/wine industry; WSET/CSW/SSI/SPC/JSA credentials a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key Florida accounts and support Kobrand and distributor teams.
• Lead regional sales activities, travel per priorities, and close on sales.
• Handle administration and support activities as needed.
• Plan and execute on/off-premise promotional events and tastings.
• Conduct sake tastings, dinners, and training seminars for consumers and trade.
• Review monthly account performance and identify market opportunities.
• Manage quotas for depletions and placements and coordinate supplier trips.

Skills

Account & territory management

Sales leadership

Proactive follow-up

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Canva

Social Media

PowerPoint

Job description

Kobrand Corporation seeks a dynamic Southeast U.S. Regional Manager for Sake & Asian Spirits to grow the Joto portfolio in Florida and surrounding markets. Based in Miami, you will collaborate with suppliers and distributor sales teams, conduct special events, and lead education initiatives.

You will focus 50% on Florida accounts, 40% regional sales, 10% administration, plan tastings, dinners, and trainings, and identify market opportunities to drive growth.