Category Specialist - Portuguese Portfolio

Category Specialist Portuguese Portfolio

We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and goal-oriented Category Specialist Portuguese Portfolio covering the Western United States. This individual will be responsible for sales to key accounts, working with suppliers, distributor managers, and sales team, conducting special events, and providing market information to the Western Group Manager.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed) :

• 85% focus on account management / 10% focus on distributor interaction / 5% administrative
• Maintain a key account list and develop personal relationships with key buyers / owners and managers
• Work with key distributor personnel to sell brands to on- and off-premise key accounts
• Propose and conduct on- / off-premise promotional events
• Conduct wine tastings, wine dinners, and training / educational seminars for consumers and trade
• Review monthly account performance
• Identify market trends and opportunities and propose action plans to the Western Group Manager
• Manage own quota of depletions, placements, and qualitative efforts

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The base compensation range for this job classification is between $85,000 and $95,000. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history / job-related skills and qualifications, length of service and geographic location. This job classification is bonus-eligible, with bonus potential subject to applicable bonus plan terms and conditions.