Brand Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, and daily management of assigned wine suppliers through all sales channels. They are expected to be a liaison between the sales team and key suppliers, manage inventory, develop business plans, design incentives, and identify opportunities to help reach sales goals.

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