Job Objective: Responsible for directing Sales Managers, Sales Representatives, Key Account Managers, National Accts Mngr, and Brand Managers market activity in order to ensure that MS Walkers key yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily priorities are achieved.

Responsibilities:

State-wide field work, both independently and in conjunction with other MS Walker personnel, is a primary function of the OP Director of Sales.
Ensure that quotas are managed and achieved on a monthly basis.
Organize and lead management team meetings and divisional sales meetings.
Analyze and identify obstacles to achieving critical goals as soon as those issues arise. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a must.
Motivate, mentor, and evaluate personnel performance.
Develop and maintain, in conjunction with Senior VP Sales & VP Corporate Fine Wine Director, a sales structure that maximizes efficiencies and effectiveness.
Communicate consistently and effectively to drive cooperation and collaboration with Boston Wine Co. & Elevation in order to create additional sales opportunities.
Oversee the new construction account initiative to make sure opportunities are maximized.
Expectation is that OP Director of Sales spends 3 days/week on the road and 2 days/week in the office.
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills Required:

Bachelor's Degree (5+ years) in Marketing, Business Management or related field
Minimum 10+ years of experience in wine & spirits sales
Minimum 10+ years of experience of personnel management
Proven track record of execution and achievement against specific goals/initiatives
Relationship building and selling skills a must
Must have a minimum 5-10+ years direct On Premise Channel/Account experience

Stand: Frequently
Bend/Squat: Occasionally
Climb: Never
Computation Skills: Frequently
Drive: Frequently
Lift/Carry 0-55 lbs: Occasionally
Push/Pull: Occasionally
Reach overhead: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Use of Computer: typing: Continuously
Verbal Communication: Continuously
Walk: Occasionally

Occasionally = 0-2 hours daily
Frequently = 3-5 hours daily
Continuously = 6-10 hours daily

Benefits
We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

Medical and Dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision coverage through VSP
11 paid holidays annually
Paid sick days
Vacation time
401K program through Fidelity Investments
Disability & Life Insurance packages
Career advancement opportunities
Discount fitness memberships
Work/Life resources