National Accounts Manager Off-Premise at HERITA USA

The National Accounts Off-Premise Manager is responsible for growing the HERITA USA portfolio of wines in their territory and with specifically assigned national retail accounts. The NA Off Manager is a detail-oriented person who utilizes data analytics and storytelling to create opportunities to grow HERITA brands' market penetration and sales. This individual collaborates with the Senior Director of National Accounts Off-Premise to achieve company objectives and expand market penetration. The NA Off Manager maintains existing relationships with our commercial team, distributor NA teams and NA retail buyers within their territory or assigned account coverage.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
?Account Management
oDevelop high level business relationships with assigned accounts
oCollaborate with our commercial team in their respective markets to execute national and regional programs and identify opportunities to grow
?Market Activity
oConduct store surveys to “inspect what you expect” in terms of placements, display activations and pricing
oConduct distributor meetings-to communicate corporate programming, objectives and ensure planner execution
oConduct market “work withs” with distributor chain managers and key account managers
oParticipate in trade market activities in the region
oTrain and educate NA teams on brand history and wine knowledge
?Business Acumen
oWork with Sr. Sales Director to develop action plans for accounts to enhance depletions and expand distribution opportunities
oAnalyze sales data (including depletions and syndicated data) to effectively manage business within assigned accounts and to identify and sell-in incremental business opportunities
oKeep commercial team informed of market trends and competitive activities
oMonitor retail trends and developments to stay relevant to changes in the industry and identify new selling opportunities
oDevelop fact based selling tools
oMonitor shelf pricing to uphold brand standards
Allocation of Time:
?Market engagement in region – 30%
oGetting out in the market to inspect what we expect, following through on placements
?Corporate account calls – 30%
oIn-person and virtual communications with national accounts
?Administrative duties – 40%
oNew item presentations, analytics, distributor and team engagement
Job Requirements:
?Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
?Preferred 5 years' experience in the wine industry with off-premise key accounts
?Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
?Strong communication skills, including ability to negotiate and gain commitment
?Keen understanding of the three-tier distribution system
?Must be able to recognize and solve problems
?Must possess strong time management skills, work independently, and in a team environment to collaborate and achieve assigned goals and objectives
?Genuine passion and knowledge of wine industry, interest in Italian wines preferred
?Availability and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends, when necessary
?Candidate must reside within designated territory
?Candidate must be able to travel around within assigned designated territory, valid and clean driving record
?Candidate must be able to lift and carry a case of wine, 35LBS
?Candidate must be willing and able to travel to Italy, at the company's request
?Candidate must be willing and able to travel to corporate headquarters annually

Location Dallas Texas (or major city in the West or Southwest Regions)

Job category: Sales and Marketing