Market Sales Manager

Our client is a highly successful wine/spirits portfolio company – privately held. Very stable with family ownership and one of the best National Sales Managers in the business that I’ve known and worked with for 15+ years!

• Minimum 3-5+ years’ experience in the wine and spirits industry
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, particularly verbal, including strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with little direction or supervision; “self-starter”
• Willing to be very “hands‑on” to get the job accomplished
• Proficient in Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel within the assigned territory 4.5 to 5 days per week are required
• If a personal car is used for business purposes, proof of car insurance will be required
• Business‑related travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with company policy
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes, for eligible employees: paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k)
• A full list of benefits will be provided to eligible employees at initial offer
• Sales roles also include an auto and home office monthly allowance
• Sovereign Brands provides eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, and business line

• The Market Sales Manager will be responsible for delivering volume, distribution, and merchandising performance across the assigned market covering all channels of business, both on and off‑premise
• The ideal candidate will be based in the Columbus, OH metro area
• Manage brand portfolio within the state of Ohio
• Build relationships with and manage on‑premise and off‑premise accounts as well as distributor relationships
• Plan & implement sales programming in all markets
• Ensure POS and other marketing assets are utilized in the field with correct programs
• Merchandising and building displays
• Implement creative programs to activate the consumer, including product sampling and demos
• Spend time each month surveying the market to ensure that distribution, pricing, POS, displays, programs, menus, and ads are executed to standard
• Travel within territory to actively engage accounts

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