French LIbation

Area Manager - USA (H/F)

CDD 18 mois

Etats-Unis

Publiée le 04/09/2025

Description du poste

Commerce

Export / International

Marketing / Communication

French Libation est une petite entreprise de vin basée en France et à New York. Notre entreprise est le lien entre les vignerons français et le marché américain, spécialisée dans les vins et cidres artisanaux. Nous nous efforçons de rendre les vins français plus accessibles et de représenter des producteurs axés sur le terroir qui expriment la diversité régionale de la France.

French Libation is a small wine company based out of France & New York. Our company is the link between French winegrowers and the American market, specializing in hand crafted wines & ciders. We strive to make French wines more approachable and represent terroir driven producers that express the diverse regionality of France.

Summary:
We are excited to be expanding our sales team and are searching for an experienced sales person that specializes in the NY, NJ & CT markets. This is a full-time position, focused on direct relationship with key off and on premise accounts. We offer a competitive employment package that includes a yearly salary, annual bonus program, healthcare package provided through an HRA, monthly car/travel expense allowance, and an annual trip to France.

Responsibilities

Manage all business within the states of New York, New Jersey & Connecticut
Develop sales of our wine portfolio in each market within our key accounts
Identify new accounts, develop territorial sales strategy for brand portfolio, diversification and penetration in each account.
Relationship builder with key decision-makers and provide excellent customer service
Conducts retailer and wait staff trainings to help create ambassadors for our portfolio
Able to organize market visits with sales management and visiting winemakers
Provide proactive feedback on market happenings, opportunities, changes, gaps, challenges and competitive activity.

Profil recherché

Niveau d'études souhaité

Bac+3 (licence/licence pro/bachelor)

Expérience professionnelle

De 2 à 5 ans d'exp

Qualifications:

Must have at least 5 years wine industry sales experience in NY
Be bilingual in English & French
Travel: 40% minimum required
Possess a strong network of retail contacts
Demonstrate success in business development and increasing case volume
Takes initiative, is reliable and adaptable to work well independently and on a team
Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit, is self motivated, and energetic
Strong knowledge and passion for wine
General computer knowledge with a focus on Word, Excel, and Power Point required