Regional Manager, NV

Description
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Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company with one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is seeking a
Regional Manager, Nevada.
This role is responsible for the planning and implementation of all tactical sales activities as well as trade/customer marketing activities to enhance the growth and profitability of the Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits' brand portfolio in the market. This position reports to the Senior Sales Director and the candidate must live in the Las Vegas area.

Responsibilities:

• Develop depletion goals, profitability goals and pricing for the market
• Monitor and manage distributor performance versus budget
• Work with distributor management in order to maintain proper inventory levels
• Develop and implement distributor programs based on brand initiatives
• Conduct sales meetings and product presentations for distributor sales staff
• Motivate and manage distributor sales force and executives through leadership; inspire confidence and gain respect as an effective company spokesman
• Interface directly with key on- and off-premise accounts
• Oversee and direct brand development by identifying new account opportunities
• Oversee, monitor and evaluate program execution while controlling effective use of merchandising material
• Utilize distributor account sold data to achieve improved brand position
• Work with the brand and business intelligence team to further enhance local brand opportunities
• Work hand-in-hand with strategic accounts team to develop brand strategies for the grocery/club stores and emerging chain markets.
• Control travel and entertainment expenses
• Manage sales promotion budgets in accordance with company policy and brand/company objectives
• Analyze quarterly order cycles and depletion reports to generate adequate and timely orders based on brand budget or trend with analyst
• Manage, develop, coach and support Sales Activation Managers (SAM) responsible for the development and business performance within the market

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
• A beverage executive with a minimum of 8 years of sales experience with a supplier in the wine industry. Beverage executives with wine industry experience who are currently working outside the industry will be considered
• Experience selling to all channels of trade, control state presentations and high profile on-premise customers
• Proven ability in territory sales management, including creative and fact-based selling
• Objective-oriented, focused and aggressive individual who needs little direction or supervision
• A good strategist who is also a very "hands-on", "roll up their sleeves" executor
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to direct the distributor sales forces and develop key retail customer relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Computer literate (Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Must be able to drive and lift/carry wine bag

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO
• 401 (k) match
• Product allowance to enjoy on DFWS products
• Tuition Reimbursement and a Post Secondary education scholarship program for employees' children
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We Value Diversity
At DFWS, we believe that our differences are our strengths. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team members, our customers, and our communities. We strive to create a work environment that fosters inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We are constantly learning and growing from our diverse perspectives and experiences. Inclusion and diversity are not just goals for us, but the core of all we do. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we foster a culture of inclusion that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

About
About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award-winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill's son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry.

The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ]; [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright; California: Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, The Calling; France: Beau Joie Champagne, Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini, Villa Pozzi; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Masterson's Rye, Luksusowa Vodka, Gray Whale Gin and Cantera Negra Tequila.

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