State Manager

Walsh Employment; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Business expense coverage

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Director | Technology Recruitment Partner in Columbus, Ohio. The role entails managing relationships in the beverage alcohol industry with a focus on driving sales and distribution. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and excellent negotiation and planning skills. Competitive salary of $90k–$110k annually, plus bonuses and allowances, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the beverage alcohol industry.
• Strong knowledge of wholesaler operations and distribution.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager on the annual sales plan.
• Manage the entire brand portfolio within Ohio.
• Build and manage relationships with key customers.

Skills

Experience in the beverage alcohol industry

Knowledge of wholesaler operations

Key account negotiation skills

Planning and organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Self-starting mindset

Job description

This range is provided by Walsh Employment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Director | Technology Recruitment Partner

Delivering strategic hiring solutions for companies seeking top technology talent.

Base Pay Range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

About the Company

Our client is a dynamic, family‑run wine and spirits company with an eclectic portfolio of premium brands. With distinctive labels and an international footprint, they collaborate with global partners to activate and distribute products across on‑ and off‑premise channels.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the beverage alcohol industry.
• Strong knowledge of wholesaler operations, creating share of mind and driving quota rotation.
• Proven ability to plan and execute pricing, programming and promotional activation across on‑ and off‑premise.
• Strong key account negotiation skills with a track record of activating and growing distribution.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to champion the Company’s brands.
• Existing relationships with wholesaler management in Ohio are a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, self‑starting mindset – objective‑oriented and comfortable with minimal supervision.
• Excellent planning, organisational and presentation skills; financially responsible with budget management capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel 4–5 days per week across Ohio.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute the annual sales plan and manage the sales budget.
• Manage the full brand portfolio within the state; monitor depletions and inventory by SKU to prevent out‑of‑stocks and plan for growth.
• Build and manage productive relationships with wholesaler personnel and key customers.
• Plan and implement sales programmes across all markets; ensure pricing structures and shelf prices are executed to standard.
• Ensure POS and other marketing assets are deployed correctly in‑field; contribute to programme‑specific POS development.
• Call on and activate key accounts under the direction of the Regional Sales Manager; implement creative consumer activation programmes.
• Survey the market regularly to ensure distribution, pricing, POS, displays, menus and advertising are executed to standard.
• Travel as needed to observe business conditions, meet key buyers and distributor teams, and work alongside Company sales personnel.
• Participate in Company and wholesaler planning and sales meetings.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.
• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonus.
• Car allowance and business expenses (travel, accommodation and home‑office essentials).
• Extensive field exposure and career progression opportunities within a premium global portfolio.

Other Details

Direct message the job poster from Walsh Employment.

$90-110k + 25% bonus + car allowance + expenses

Candidates must reside in or near Columbus, Ohio.