District Manager - South Carolina

District Manager, South Carolina

Location: Columbia, Greenville or Charleston

Position Overview: The District Manager will develop relationships with the top on/off premise accounts in South Carolina, execute and advance Palm Bay’s sales priorities, ensure consistent growth and innovation, and build effective partnerships with wholesale distributors.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Calling on top ON and OFF premise accounts in the state
• Reaching state sales objectives while staying under company specified budget
• Developing and targeting new accounts currently not called on
• Ride along with sales reps to increase product knowledge, manage inventory vintages/rotation/purchasing
• Wholesale Distributor management
• Distributor Education
• Communicate market conditions with Regional Manager on a weekly basis
• Manage individual T&E budget
• Participate in weekly, monthly and semi‑annual business meetings with Distributor managers
• Prepare and execute Supplier Market Visits which include Distributor education and general sales meetings

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5 years of distributor or supplier experience
• Wine retail sales experience preferred
• A foundation of wine intelligence and the ability to educate others
• Competitive and charismatic personality
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, high‑energy, team‑oriented atmosphere
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Safe driving record
• Must be able to present in front of large groups of people

Benefits Overview

Palm Bay offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, personal time off and 11 paid company holidays.

Palm Bay International is an equal opportunity employer.