Responsibilities
• Manage inventory so that days on hand remain consistent throughout the state, as well as building purchase orders both direct and stateside
• Work closely with the finance team on all product pricing strategies, new item set ups and go to market strategies
• Analyze FB portfolio gaps for potential new item additions
• Drive brand success by actively communicating and supporting the selling efforts of all sales teams and chain account managers
• Collaborate with assigned suppliers on sales incentives and market directives
• Develop strategies for luxury wine allocations for each major market in Texas
• Monitor, track, and update execution on programs for assigned suppliers
• Regularly communicate with suppliers on programs, products changes, and market updates
• Regularly interact with intercompany departments on product changes, programs, and market updates.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor s Degree and 5 years’ beverage industry experience
• Extensive knowledge of wine and wine regions
• Ability to communicate enthusiasm for the product and categories
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• WSET, Sommelier, and CSW all encouraged
Physical Demands
• Sitting while doing desk work (typing etc) and sitting while driving
• Walking, bending, reaching, standing, and squatting
• Moderate travel required throughout Texas, as well as educational opportunities with key suppliers domestically and occasionally internationally
