Business Development Manager

Sales ManagerThe Sales Manager develops and leads a team of Sales Consultants and Area Managers representing Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in the market. The Area Manager’s primary responsibilities are to manage all aspects of the commercial sales force covering a large territory, district, or region including long-term and short-term marketing strategies, customer relationships, sales execution, supplier relationships, and supplier program execution.Primary ResponsibilitiesMake regular sales calls to retail and on-premise customers to cultivate customer relations and satisfaction with the service providedAnalyze, plan, establish and maintain an efficient and productive daily call pattern in assigned territory.Achieve assigned monthly quotas and placement objectivesAnalyze the total territory and each account to determine the priority selling and promotional opportunitiesImplement and maintain up-to-date, accurate records of sales and competitive activity of all accounts in assigned territoryRecognize major trends and directions, describe major trends associated with a specific type of market, and discuss the organization's position and plans about key product trendsEnsure order information is captured accurately, work with a specific sales system as part of current responsibilitiesParticipate in sales projects, account evaluations, proposals, presentations, and other sales-related activitiesParticipate in sales meetings, on-site training, and winery/distillery tours to remain educated in company policy and industry trends/developmentsPerform other duties as assignedAdditional Primary ResponsibilitiesMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related disciplineAbility to maintain a valid and current driver’s licenseExperience calling upon beverage alcohol licensees, preferably in Metro New York marketWorking knowledge and proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook for email, Excel to track metrics, Word and PowerPoint to create documents, and presentations)A strong working knowledge of SGWS and Shaw Ross portfolios and products, including core and innovation productsGoal-oriented focused, and assertive individual who needs a little direction or supervisionThrive on creating and selling innovative ideas and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spiritStrong analytical skills with the ability to calculate discountsMust have excellent verbal communications skills to communicate with direct customers on the telephone and internally effectivelyAbility to work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environmentAbility to travel as neededPhysical DemandsPhysical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile devicePhysical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stoopingPhysical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hoursMay require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbsThis position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.EEO StatementSouthern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant’s arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer’s pay bands or ranges.If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io