Responsible for managing all on-premise activities and programming within their designated territory through distributors to ensure maximum market penetration, brand awareness, and sell-through.
Leads execution of the company’s core and premium portfolio across a broad account base.
Maintaining and enhancing share of mind within the distributor network; collaborates with distributor representatives to execute sales plans/goals that are mutually beneficial.
Establishing and utilizing target account lists for all brands/wines by channel and, in collaboration with their Manager, establishes timeline of account calls and distributor engagement.
Identifying and supporting key accounts within the core and premium portfolio.
Utilizing product and business knowledge to educate distributor representatives and accounts to increase product turn.
Representing The Duckhorn Portfolio at consumer and trade events and coordinate participation in luxury and fine wine events with appropriate specialist roles.
Assisting in monitoring distributor inventory and collaborating with specialist roles on inventory visibility and appropriate handling of allocated and limited-production wines.
Making recommendations to direct manager for pricing and programming to meet annual budget that increases sales in assigned area through market specific programs.

BA in Business or related field.
Minimum 4 years of sales experience in wine industry with a luxury brand preferred.
Experience working with distributor networks and managing broad market execution required preferred.
Exposure to on-premise sales and understanding of luxury/fine wine segmentation preferred.
Foundational understanding of fine wine required.
Demonstrated ability to work within a matrixed sales organization with specialized roles.
Proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
Knowledge of Diver or Dynamics 365 iDig or VIP Karma a plus.
Ability to travel up to 50-60% of time, within the designated market visiting accounts, distributors, customers, and hosting events day and night.
Must possess a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of state car registration, insurance, and a clean driving record.

Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision (with a competitively priced employee contribution to premium), and disability, life, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
401(k) plan where we invest 10% of your wages every year for your retirement at no cost to you, subject to management discretion.
A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
A company that promotes from within, provides great training, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.

District Sales Manager

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