Portfolio Manager

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.     

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.  

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000.  This position is also eligible for a bonus of 6%.  We also offer a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, employee purchase program and paid time off. If you are hired at Winebow, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience.  In addition to those factors, we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.   

The position is hybrid and will be based in our Benicia, CA office location. In office days are on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and remote other days except as needed for special meetings or events. 

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Special Events coordination for internal staff and external suppliers/customers.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Skills and Qualifications:

• Lifting up to 40 lbs., sitting, bending, reaching, driving, visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in Marketing or Business Administration preferred.
• Three 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