Idaho Wine Merchant Brand Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sales strategies and plans for the brand to maximize short- and medium-term objectives.
• Manage the set up and day-to-day execution of brand plans, recommending and implementing adjustments to optimize effectiveness and ensure achievement of business plan.
• Nurture an effective working relationship with other Brand Managers, Sales Team, Chain Account Team, Operations Team, and Warehousing Team.
• Build a strong understanding of the opportunity in the region via short, medium, and long-term new business planning.
• Conduct business reviews and track volume performance.
• Develop and implement appropriate support for successful wine brand introductions.
• Respond to supplier and customer needs with expert quality and timeliness that contributes to successful outcomes.
• Leverage internal insights and external best practices to promote leading edge thinking.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of on-premises or off-premises sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrate outstanding presentation and persuasive sales and analytical abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients while providing high levels of service.
• Strong knowledge of the wine and beverage industry.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle record.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with wine and beverage industry preferred.
• Experience in sales and brand management preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the wine or beverage industry.

Benefits & Perks

• Free product every month: beer, wine, Red Bull, Non-alcoholic beverages.
• Discount on Hayden's products.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company paid life insurance and STD.
• Paid holidays and PTO packages.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with Match.
• 529 Education Savings Plan with match (up to $4k).
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Perks at Work Discount Program.
• Safe Ride Home Program.