RETAIL MERCHANDISING MANAGER
Company: Far Niente
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Our team is expanding to support our growing portfolio. The
Retail Merchandising Manager is responsible for growing brand
awareness in the California grocery market. Works on the expansion
of distribution through the development of key supportive
relationships at the store level. Oversees retail shelf placement,
in-store tastings, and display activity.You will be successful in
this role while performing these essential responsibilities:
- Build brand awareness in CA for the FNWE portfolio in major
Chain retail accounts.
- Provides attentive support to the market by visiting stores
daily to support the promotion, education and tasting events.
- Works with BBG distributor and our Northern CA direct sales
team to support execution in the stores and create opportunities to
display wines in partner accounts.
- Provides key data to the distributor Chain retail
sales/merchandiser teams to speak in an educated manner of the
qualities of the wines and priorities of the portfolio.
- Strives to understand market conditions, identify top accounts,
and build relationships across the market to support and grow the
brands.
- Executes in-store tastings regularly throughout the CA
market.
- Build in store displays to support programming in retail chain
accounts.
- Provides feedback to management on market issues,
opportunities, and competitive activity.Our organizational culture
is built upon a strong foundation of shared commitments:
- Takes ownership of job responsibilities through focus,
determination, and attention to detail. Works to elevate the
performance of their team.
- Works as a member of a highly functioning team. Maintains
professional and respectful dialogue with peers to collaboratively
identify positive outcomes. Communicates regularly and provides
support and mentorship.
- Displays trust in their actions, having the confidence to know
that we are all working for the benefit of each other.
- Creates an environment where their team is encouraged to bring
forward ideas for improvement and ways to increase efficiency. Is
personally open to new ideas, respectful debate, and positive
change.
- Strives to elevate their performance and that of their team. Is
nimble to the changing needs and priorities of the
organization.
- Represents the organization professionally through effective
communication and follow-through. Serves as a role model for their
peers and colleagues, values difference and strives for
understanding.
- Shows care and responsibility for the resources that have been
provided to them and aids in our efforts for social responsibility
and being environmentally conscious.
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and fairness in their
interactions, working towards achieving personal achievement rather
than public attention.
- Assists their team in achieving the best outcomes. Demonstrates
pride and provides relevant expectations and accountability.You
will be qualified for this role if you meet these
requirements:
- Minimum 3 years Wine & Spirits industry experience with
off-premises chain emphasis.
- A 4-year college degree is required.
- A minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must have a current driver's license and support current auto
insurance coverage.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a highly
functioning team.
- This role will be working in the market 100% of the time.
- Evenings and weekends will be needed to execute tastings in
stores.
- Strong verbal, written and negotiation skills.
- Must have the ability to lift 45-55 pounds on a regular
basis.
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs.More about our Story:A
dedication to winemaking in its highest form, paired with a focus
on house style, vineyard ownership, social responsibility, and
legendary hospitality, has established Far Niente Wine Estates as
one of the world's great producers of luxury wines.Over the years,
we have proudly added exceptional wine brands to our
family.Established in 1989, Dolce is the only American brand
dedicated to producing a single late harvest wine. Our second
Oakville winery, Nickel & Nickel, focuses on 100-percent varietal,
single-vineyard wines from some of Napa Valley's finest vineyard
appellations. In 2007, we launched EnRoute, which is committed to
crafting focused, textured Pinot Noir from the Russian River
Valley.Bella Union was founded in 2012, and the iconic estate
opened in 2024. At Bella Union, we celebrate the beautiful union of
mastery + artistry by showcasing different expressions of
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, world-renowned for its consistently
smooth and structured style. And finally, Post and Beam, which
represents craftsmanship, tradition, legacy and purity in
winemaking.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed
to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure
equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected
characteristics.Additional Information:Date Posted: Friday,
September 6 2024Job Category: Sales and MarketingType of Work: Full
TimeWorkplace Type: AssociateJob Level: Remote
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Keywords: Far Niente, San Marcos , RETAIL MERCHANDISING MANAGER, Executive , Los Angeles, California
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