Willamette Valley Vineyards - Turner, OR
posted about 2 months ago
Willamette Valley Vineyards is seeking a National Sales Regional Manager for the West region, which includes California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Hawaii. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to drive national wine sales for one of the top producers of Willamette Valley AVA wines. The successful candidate will be empowered to lead wine sales worldwide, supported by a community of 26,000 wine enthusiast owners and 13,000 wine club members. This role involves traveling to key markets to share the story of our estate vineyards and stewardship directly with critical wholesalers and buyers. The National Sales Regional Manager will be responsible for leading wholesale sales efforts in assigned states to increase sales, points of distribution, and brand awareness across all wholesale channels. This includes developing work plans with specific product and account goals, managing distributor relations, and implementing sales staff incentives. The manager will also monitor distributor inventories, assist with establishing allocations, and communicate with distributors to manage results effectively. In addition to sales responsibilities, the role requires collaboration with the National Chain Accounts Manager to pursue new and expanded chain placements, preparing new item forms, and executing regular calls and meetings with key buyers. The manager will also coordinate staff training, tastings, and events to support placements, ensuring that price survey information is collected and analyzed regularly. This position is based in Oregon, and the candidate will work onsite at a beautiful facility in the Salem Hills, which has been recognized as the Best Tasting Room in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards.