Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 1 day ago
Director Trade Development CPWS - WA
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expSouthern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is a premier wine and spirits distributor known for its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The Director of Trade Development will serve as the primary liaison between the local market and designated suppliers, leading a team to achieve sales goals through strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Maintain constant communication modes between Division field sales team and supplier marketing (brand & local)
Implement and drive company-wide sales strategies to achieve sales goals
Plan, execute and evaluate sales, promotion, and marketing programs
Lead and direct the Supplier Planning Initiatives, including supplier meetings, programming communication, and business review/planning meeting with SGWS leadership
Direct the design, planning, and implementation of new and existing marketing initiatives that align with supplier goals
Manage purchasing, supplier shipment, and local delivery of assigned-supplier portfolios for incentive planning and inventory
Ensure brand pricing and gross profit is aligned to strategy by channel
Assist Commercial Finance team in the management of funds and banks as related to local marketing and brand planning
Utilize various available analytic tools to identify local market intelligence and opportunities - consumer shifts/trends, channel dynamics, key account (NAOP/ chains) dynamics, etc
Ensure all business intelligence program tracking is accurate, timely and aligns with regional and individual state reporting
Develop and enhance relationships with the trade through participation in food/wine/industry-related events
Survey retail outlets monthly to determine and track competing brands and wholesalers
Coach, direct, and counsel team on overall performance; define expectations and monitor progress
Attract, retain, and motivate the team to maintain an engaging work environment and to ensure sound policies and procedures adhered to
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Seven years of relevant experience
Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
Must possess a valid driver license and secure and maintain auto-liability insurance by state laws
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision plans
Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability coverage
Life insurance plans
401(k) plan
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
Parental leave
Vacation accrual
Paid sick leave
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brenner
Founder & CEO
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