Sales Activation Associate, Central NJ

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance

401(k) match

Product allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is seeking a Sales Activation Associate to drive in-market activation and account growth in Central New Jersey. The role emphasizes relationship building, product tastings, and delivering brand standards across on- and off-premise channels.

You will travel within the territory, engage customers with compelling presentations, and collaborate with marketing to expand the account base. A college degree is preferred; 1 year of experience helps.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree preferred but not required.
• Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Technical Savvy: Computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office.
• Objective oriented: Focused, and assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision.
• A team player: Able to work in an intense, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills: To develop key customer and staff relationships.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to make compelling presentations.
• Mobility: A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory is required.
• Schedule: Flexibility to work non-traditional hours when required, including evenings and weekends.
• Location: Live in or near New Brunswick, New Jersey.
• Compliance: Required to obtain a solicitor’s permit where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers by actively listening and responding to their needs.
• Conduct tastings and product demonstrations at customer locations to drive awareness.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand account base.
• Build visibility and trial to boost brand affinity and sales in the market.
• Deliver excellence in activation and execution of brand standards across channels.
• Own activation, execution and achievement of market goals.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitive activities.

Skills

Sales

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Leadership

Mobility

Flexible schedule

Presentation skills

Customer focus

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHEERS! Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company with one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. in 2022-2026.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is seeking a Sales Activation Associate (SAA). In this role you will ensure our products are selling through to the consumer through elite-level activation in trade. This role is based in Central New Jersey. The primary responsibilities of this position are:

Responsibilities

• Build Strong Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers by actively listening and responding to their needs. Skilled at capturing attention, building rapport and fostering brand loyalty.
• Foster Loyalty: Conduct tastings and product demonstrations at customer locations to drive product awareness and engagement.
• Relationship Builder: Skilled at capturing attention, building rapport and fostering brand loyalty.
• Support Marketing Programs: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand account base and increase product distribution.
• Enhance Market Presence: Build visibility and trial to boost brand affinity and sales in the market.
• Drive Success: Deliver excellence in the activation and execution of brand standards in the on and off premise channels, to drive rate-of-sale on our brands in all assigned accounts.
• Results-Oriented: Proactive ambassador who owns the activation, execution and achievement of all market goals.
• Market Savvy: Knowledgeable about market trends and competitive activities.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree preferred but not required.
• Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Technical Savvy: Computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office.
• Objective oriented: Focused, and assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision.
• A team player: Able to work in an intense, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills: To develop key customer and staff relationships.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to make compelling presentations.
• Mobility: A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory is required.
• Schedule: Flexibility to work non-traditional hours when required, including evenings and weekends.
• Location: Live in or near New Brunswick, New Jersey.
• Compliance: Required to obtain a solicitor’s permit where necessary.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO
• 401(k) match
• Product allowance to enjoy on DFWS products
• Tuition Reimbursement and a Post‑Secondary education scholarship program for employees’ children
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

If your background and experience meet these qualifications and you want to join a dynamic industry, please click here to apply.

We Value Diversity

At DFWS, we believe that our differences are our strengths. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team members, our customers, and our communities. We strive to create a work environment that fosters inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We are constantly learning and growing from our diverse perspectives and experiences. Inclusion and diversity are not just goals for us, but the core of all we do.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we foster a culture of inclusion that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award‑winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill’s son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry.

Learn more about Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits at www.deutschfamily.com