Retail Wine & Spirits Manager

Job Details

Job Location
Knoxville, TN - Knoxville, TN

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$100000.00 - $110000.00 Salary/year

Description

Knoxville Beverage Company is the largest wine and spirits distributor in the region. We owe our success to the philosophy of selling and marketing premium brands from innovative producers and suppliers, while also offering popular priced brands that afford consumers great value. Our vision for the future is to continue to seek premium brands while recognizing a need for value in the marketplace.

We are seeking a manager to lead our independent retail division.

Annual Salary - $100,000 - $110,000

Duties:

• Train, manage, and develop staff, including but not limited to sales reps, product specialists, and merchandisers
• Provide ongoing product knowledge and customer service training to sales team members
• Use Encompass software to develop business plans and reports to help sales team members boost sales
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with wine and spirits suppliers
• Make recommendations to curate and expand selection of wines and spirits, taking into account customer preferences and market trends
• Collaborate with sales and merchandising team members to create visually appealing displays and marketing tools
• Plan and execute wine and spirits tastings, promotional events, and educational seminars to engage customers
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws related to the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree plus three years of wholesaler / supplier experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of management experience
• Strong knowledge of wine and spirits
• Occasional night and weekend availability
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver's License with ability to meet company driving history requirements
• Ability to obtain State of Tennessee ABC Wholesalers Representative permit
• Drug and background checks

Knoxville Beverage Company offers a full benefit package including:

• Annual and quarterly incentives and bonuses
• Car allowance
• Company cell phone and tablet
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting 1st of the month after 30 days
• $150 monthlycontribution to health savings account if enrolled in medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with 100% company match