What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Manager position at Winebow?
Why Winebow?
At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.
We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.
Job Summary:
The Portfolio Manager will serve as the primary liaison between Winebow‘s Sales division and our suppliers.
Essential Functions:
- In conjunction with the VP of Portfolio Management, develops a strategic plan to maximize the distribution and marketing of the suppliers in their portfolio.
- Provides data and analysis to VP of Portfolio Management on a regular basis to include possible new items, discontinued items and correct inventory levels.
- Develops overall brand strategy by effectively using internal data, market research and competitive intelligence Works with leaders of sales team to ensure that brand strategy is translated to marketplace activities that drive sales and profits.
- Attend monthly brand meetings, prepare and present recaps on brand accomplishments, provide depletion, goal reviews of brands by suppliers and update management team on any problems with select brands.
- Works in market with sales team to visit key accounts and help market some of their brands.
- Develops strong relationship and communication with assigned suppliers including follow up as needed.
- Act as point person on pricing and troubleshoot pricing issues.
- Provides appropriate brand training to sales force including presentations and marketing material Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
- Arrives to work, appointments, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
Other Functions:
- Special Events coordination for internal staff and external suppliers/customers.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Overtime work and/or travel may be required, normal office environment.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting up to 40 lbs., sitting, bending, reaching, driving, visual acuity and manual dexterity.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in Marketing or Business Administration preferred.
- Three (3) plus years’ experience working in the wine industry in either a marketing or sales position.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
- Superior follow through and the ability to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision.
- Understanding of pricing to the marketplace.
- Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of Diver application
- Working knowledge of Navision application
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.