Job description:
Market Sales Manager
Location: Maryland; field-based role (territory coverage required)
Key Requirements
We are looking for a driven and proactive Market Sales Manager with a proven track record in the wine and spirits industry. You will be confident managing multiple account types, implementing trade programs, and building strong field relationships to support market growth.
Essential:
- 12 years experience in the wine and spirits industry
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Highly organised, with excellent time management abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be a true self-starter
- Hands-on approach with the flexibility to manage day-to-day tasks as well as strategic planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Valid drivers licence and ability to travel 45 days per week
- Stable career history
Salary: $65-80K + 25% bonus + car allowance + expenses + home office set up support + excellent benefits package.
This is a field-based role requiring strong commercial skills, executional excellence, and the ability to build long-term trade
relationships.
Role & Responsibilities
This is a hands-on, field-execution role focused on commercial delivery and trade marketing activation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the companys brand portfolio within the assigned market in both on and off premise ((restaurants, liquor stores, bars, etc)
- Planning and implementing sales programs and route-to-market initiatives
- Ensuring effective point-of-sale (POS) and marketing asset deployment
- Driving merchandising, display building, and in-store presence
- Delivering consumer-facing activations, including tastings and demos
- Monitoring field execution monthly including pricing, POS, menus, and display compliance
- Engaging accounts and building strong trade relationships through regular travel
- Reporting and feedback on in-market performance
- Working closely with distributors
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and travelling
- Regular verbal communication and in-person account engagement
- Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds
Qualifications:
Key Requirements
We are looking for a driven and proactive Market Sales Manager with a proven track record in the wine and spirits industry. You will be confident managing multiple account types, implementing trade programs, and building strong field relationships to support market growth.
Essential:
- 12 years experience in the wine and spirits industry
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Highly organised, with excellent time management abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be a true self-starter
- Hands-on approach with the flexibility to manage day-to-day tasks as well as strategic planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Valid drivers licence and ability to travel 45 days per week
- Stable career history
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our client is a dynamic, family-run wine and spirits company with a distinctive and growing portfolio of premium brands. Known for their entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on approach, they are seeking a Market Sales Manager to drive volume, distribution, and merchandising performance across a key US territory covering on-premise and off-premise accounts.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 65000
Salary Max : $ 80000
Currency Type : USD