Job Title:  Director of Sales - Grocery - CPWS Texas

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Lead and oversee the execution of sales strategies for Moet Hennessy brands and CPWS services across assigned grocery accounts in Texas. Drive performance through effective leadership of the sales team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and delivering exceptional results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Duties and Responsibilities

  • Drive achievement of sales goals by regularly evaluating business partner relationships, identifying new opportunities, and optimizing current sales and service levels.
  • Lead and manage the sales team to maximize revenue and profitability across assigned grocery accounts.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members; set clear expectations and monitor progress.
  • Ensure timely and effective communication of promotions, programs, and initiatives to the sales team.
  • Attract, retain, and motivate top talent to foster an engaging, high-performance work environment while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Build and develop a high-performing sales team through leadership, training, and development initiatives.
  • Deliver accurate and timely summaries of sales activity and performance to relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and identify opportunities for skill development, training, and improvement.
  • Monitor market trends and gather business intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Seven years of relevant experience
  • Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
  • Must possess a valid driver license and secure and maintain auto-liability insurance by state laws
  • Critical nature of this job may require extended hours, overtime and weekends

   

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient working knowledge of computerized applications, for example, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email, and specialized business applications software
  • Presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade, and facilitate discussions with all level of management
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to lead a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and relevant stakeholders
  • Knowledge of applicable state regulations and adult beverage market dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and lead colleagues and direct reports by example in an intense and fast-paced business environment
  • Must require little direction or supervision; goal-oriented focused, and assertive
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities on tight deadlines and maintain high level of quality output
  • Strong analytical, leadership and verbal/written communication skills
  • Ability to understand and manage budgets, profitability, and expenses

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 40lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position.  As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a
drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com

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