District Manager - Seattle Metro

District ManagerGreat Brands – Bigger PurposeAs a Certified B Corporation, Bonterra Organic Estates (formerly Fetzer Vineyards) is focused on excellence, innovation and longstanding commitments to the environment and responsible business practices. We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities within our California-based winery, Bonterra Organic Estates, and our distribution and commercial operations, Viña Concha y Toro USA (VCT-USA).Why us?Part of fifth largest global winery Viña Concha y Toro (32 million cases)#1 South American wine supplier in the U.S.Sell highly awarded wines. To name a few in our VCT-USA portfolio:Don Melchor Wine Spectator Wine of the Year 2024; 4x Top 10; 10x Top 100Bonterra The Roost and Amelia Chardonnay Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of 2025Mendocino County named Wine Enthusiast American Wine Region of the Year 2024Bonterra Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of 2024 and Top 100 Best Buys of 2024Bonterra Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year 2016Casillero del Diablo is the official wine sponsor of the Mexico National Football TeamTrivento is the most chosen Argentine wine in the world 2024 (IWSR)As District Manager based in Washington, you will be responsible for growing the VCT-USA portfolio in the Seattle metropolitan area across on-premise and off-premise channels, while providing periodic support in Portland (approximately 25% of time) through chain execution and market blitz activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily management of our wine brands in the distributor network and key accounts balancing time across off premise chain, independent retail, and on premise accounts.This role is primarily sales- and activation-focused, responsible for driving performance and executing key initiatives to strengthen customer relationships and support commercial growth. You will influence results through effective communication, collaboration, and on-the-ground execution. This role reports to the Regional Manager.This is a remote role with the ideal candidate based in Washington in the Seattle metropolitan area. Overnight travel is approximately 20% - 25%.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for market-level sales activation and driving key brand programs.Build strong relationships with top retail accounts and local chains and identify key selling opportunities.Develop strong relationships with distributor teams to multiply efforts and gain share of mind.Coordinate market work-withs, surveys, and sales blitzes with distributor teams.Provide weekly market performance recaps and identify execution gaps to Region Manager.Track program compliance, competitive pricing, and feature execution.Annual Business PlanningAccountable for market activation and KPIs within assigned area of responsibility.DepletionsExecute all confirmed chain/brand programs applicable to assigned territory.Accountable for Luxury Brand Collection execution, where assigned.Grow distribution on brand focus programs.Communicate progress on execution priorities with Region Manager and distributor teams.Budget ManagementAdhere to assigned budget limits within assigned territory.Submit all requests for additional spend to Region Manager for further submission and processing.Distributor ManagementDistributor relationship priorities include:Key District Managers and Sales RepsDivision ManagersChain Account ManagersAttend General Sales Meetings (GSM) and training sessions when applicable.Market ImpactBe present in the market 85%-90%.Customer-facing role to predominantly sell against VCT-USA key brand/chain/channel programs.Conduct distributor 'work withs' and perform key account development.Provide market health audits with the Region Manager and ensure pricing compliance with VCT-USA standards.Must RequirementsBachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field plus a minimum two to five years progressive sales experience in wine and spirits or beverage industry, or equivalent combination education/experienceProven success in alcohol beverage industry sales and account management including extensive knowledge of on- and off-premise wine channels and tradeKnowledge and passion for both luxury/premium and commercial wines and excitement for selling a wide spectrum of price points and formatsStrong verbal and written communicator with strong public speaking and presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with the highest level of integrityProficiency in Microsoft 365 office applications including Word, PowerPoint and ExcelValid Driver's License and the ability to be insuredOvernight travel approximately 20% - 25% of time; weekend and evening work as requiredTravel throughout region requiredPreferred RequirementsExperience selling imports and/or organic categories, advantageousCircana/Nielsen information experience, a plusWine education or certification, a plus (WSET or CSW preferred)Physical RequirementsAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis; ability to frequently sit and work at a desk for long periods of time; requires ability to frequently walk and occasionally stand, reach outward and upward, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend; requires hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and frequently working at computer for extended periods of time. Additional physical requirements required as related to domestic/international travel via air and ground transportation.LocationThis is a remote role with the ideal candidate based in Washington in the Seattle metropolitan area. Overnight travel is approximately 20% - 25%.BenefitsFirst day Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Tax Savings (401k with company match), Short and Long-Term Disability, paid vacation, sick leave and company holidays for eligible employees. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account benefits available to eligible employees. Community engagement is encouraged with one day/shift off per year as Volunteer Time Off (VTO). We offer many employee-focused health, wellness, training and safety-related programs as well as scholarship opportunities for dependents.CompensationCompensation for this role includes a base salary target of $90,000 to $102,000, an annual incentive target that aligns with individual and company performance, and transportation-related benefits. Actual rates will vary and are based on a candidate's relevant education, qualifications, experience, skillset, competencies, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.About Bonterra Organic EstatesPart of the Viña Concha y Toro family of wineries since 2011, our California winery operation includes Mendocino County winery, production and approximately 830 acres of vineyard locations. The company employs approximately 200 across the United States.