Sales Manger

Grassroots Wine is seeking a new statewide sales manager in South Carolina. Qualified candidates should please include a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the position.

Grassroots Wine is a 20-year-old, family-owned, community-focused, education-centric wine importer/distributor based in Charleston, South Carolina and operating in Alabama and South Carolina. Our portfolio is built around some of the most iconic legacy importers; incredible domestic wine pioneers; and up and coming direct imports and new US wineries. We represent wine from all the world's major growing regions. We very actively promote responsible and innovative farming and production on the supply side and knowledgeable, education focused sales for our customers.

This sales manager position will oversee all aspects of our customer facing operations including:ALL Developing and implementing a comprehensive sales growth management plan for the state
• Managing our amazing 13-member South Carolina sales team and existing supporting managers
• Maintaining and growing our relationships with our customers and the communities we serve
• Running our social media, direct email, and other web-based education and promotion initiatives.
• Coordinating visits and events with our incredible producers
• Working with a budget to provide educational opportunities for our employees, customers, and markets.
• Potentially managing a few select brands or portfolios
What Grassroots will bring to the table:
• A fast-paced, positive, energetic environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring responsibly produced wine to the table.
• 20 years of success and leadership in our communities
• An amazing team of sales reps and supporting managers
• The best delivery team and program in the state
• An incredible portfolio of importers and producers
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Education and travel opportunities
What you will bring to the table:
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Wine Sales Management, preferably at the distribution level.
• A strong knowledge of the wine industry and specifically the South Carolina wine market
• Work experience in the restaurant industry preferred
• Confidence and the ability to tell stories, both written and verbal, that motivate, develop, and educate others to their highest level of performance.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a high functioning team
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Flexibility of schedule is mandatory; must be able to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel 20-25% of the time for market visits, events, and other business activities.
• A clean DMV record
• Proficiency on Microsoft Office and a general ability to learn other technological sales/management software tools.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Sales and Marketing
Job Level:
Senior
Compensation:
$85,OOO.OO ?-? $11O,OOO.OO Salary, Commission, Bonus, Benefits, Expenses

Job category: Sales and Marketing

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