Golden State Cider - So-Cal Sales Market Manager

SoCal Market Manager - Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo

Location: Remote, SoCal
Department: Wholesale
Reports to: Sales Regional Manager, SoCal

We are seeking a highly driven and motivated Sales Market Manager to join our dynamic team. This full-time, exempt position will be based 100% in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in sales and distribution within the adult beverage industry, with a strong focus on driving growth in both on-premise and off-premise accounts.


Job Summary:

The Market Manager is responsible for increasing sales in the assigned region (Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo), creating lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships with retail accounts and distributors, and maintaining the integrity and value of Sonoma Craft brands. This includes direct account responsibility for key on and off-premise accounts, securing new business in existing and new accounts, with a focus on chains.

Job Responsibilities:

Activities of this position are to include but are not restricted to:

• Ensure each distributor that you work with is 100% compliant with the ABP and Contract.
• Distributor management to include achieving annual business goals regarding distribution & volume, creating and managing budgets, assisting with distributor ordering and inventory, and holding distributor meetings as required.
• Aggressively pursue new on and off-premise distribution and chains in assigned market.
• Actively call on all chains that you are responsible for; keep updated sales call activities on shared sales drive.
• Call on key accounts with the distributor to secure new distribution (including high-exposure local venues), making timely presentations and introducing our products on draft as well as in package.
• Execute monthly business meetings with key distributor staff, hold quarterly reviews, and present consistently in GSM meetings to track progress.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with key accounts and distributor sales personnel.
• Organize, lead, and assist distributor in executing chain programs and distribution drives.
• Ensure that each distributor merchandising team understands and regularly executes our brand standards.
• Train accounts as well as distributors on our products and provide retail education and training at the account level.
• Travel to company sales meetings; participate in market blitzes in other territories, and otherwise work with other members of the team to execute/achieve the sales plan.
• Complete necessary reporting and communications on a timely basis daily and weekly.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen with an understanding and ownership of the markets.
• Excite each potential consumer that you interact with to create brand recommenders.
• Share wins company-wide.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Manager.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years prior sales experience in adult beverage sales and distribution.
• Experience working with (or for) Beer/Wine/Spirit Distributors.
• Experience calling on off-premise and on-premise independent and chain accounts in the assigned territory.
• Experience calling on venues, hotels, concessionaires in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo a plus.
• Understanding of 3-tier pricing structure.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Experience using VIP/IDig.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Knowledge of competitive market environment.
• Proficiency with personal computers/laptops and associated programs.
• Highly organized and able to establish clear priorities.
• Aggressive work ethic.
• Takes personal responsibility to make the right things happen.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency and focus on results.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Team player builds common goals and shared values.
• Effective communicator (listens well, seeks to understand).
• Effective presentation skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a reliable vehicle that is registered and insured, a valid driver's license with clean driving record, and the ability to drive to and from accounts continuously
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Regular travel within the territory (90%) and occasional travel outside the territory (10%)

Must be able to perform physical activities which include, but are not limited to, lifting, bending over, kneeling, twisting, climbing on ladders, stooping, crouching, and routinely lifting up to 50 lbs., and occasionally more

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Sonoma Craft LLC is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We wholeheartedly embrace authenticity, diversity, and people's differences. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees and consumers.


We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Compensation range: Exempt $80K - $95K Annually + Bonus
The posted pay range reflects the long-term earning potential for this role. Initial offers are determined based on non-discriminatory, business-related factors-including experience, education, training, professional certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and performance expectations-and are not made at the top of the range. By submitting your application, you confirm that your desired compensation aligns with this approach.

Benefits at Sonoma Craft

At Sonoma Craft, we believe in supporting the whole employee - mind, body, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health Care Coverage

• Medical Insurance: 90% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered

Monthly Wellness Allowance

• $100 monthly reimbursement to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, including gym memberships, fitness classes, yoga, strength training, or passes to Regional, State, or National Parks

Paid Time Off

• 18 days of PTO annually, accrued from your start date

Company Holidays

• 11 paid holidays each year

Cider & Beer Allotments

• Monthly product perks to enjoy our craft beverages

401(k) Retirement Plan

• Eligibility begins after 90 days
• 100% match on the first 3%, and 50% match on the next 3% after one year of employment

We're building a workplace where people thrive, and these benefits are just one of the ways we show our appreciation for all that you bring to the team.