Area Manager - Upstate NY in Syracuse, New York at C. Mondavi & Family

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for driving brand visibility, consumer trial, and rate of sale for C. Mondavi & Family wines through best-in-class in-market activation. This role serves as a frontline brand ambassador, ensuring CMF brands are among the most visible and compelling options in both on- and off-premise accounts. Partnering closely with distributor teams and key account decision-makers, the Area Sales Manager transforms distribution into sales through impactful activations, education, merchandising, and marketing execution. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, results-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building brands at the consumer level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributor partners and key on- and off-premise account decision makers

• Execute high-impact activation programs and events to drive consumer trial, brand loyalty, and purchase intent

• Improve rate of sales for CMF brands through targeted activation and merchandising strategies

• Lead brand education and training initiatives for trade partners and distributor sales teams

• Implement marketing programs, displays, and merchandising initiatives that convert distribution into sales

• Survey stores for best-in-class execution of displays, shelf placement, cold box, program compliance and pricing standards. Track success using CMF tools.

• Ensure consistent execution of CMF brand standards across all assigned territory and focus accounts

• Serve as a proactive brand ambassador, owning activation strategy, execution, and performance outcomes

• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to inform activation priorities and tactics

• Translate brand strategies into effective in-market execution through creative and strategic thinking

• Work evenings and weekends as needed to support key activations and events

Qualifications (work experience, preferred skills and education):

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3 to 5 years of field sales experience in beverage alcohol or consumer packaged goods (CPG)

• Strong understanding of the alcohol beverage marketplace, including on- and off-premise

• Familiarity with Karma and Idig -proficiency preferred

• Proven success driving rate of sale through activation, merchandising, and education

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Highly self-directed, results-oriented, and able to operate independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory

• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends

• Must reside in or near the assigned territory

Core Competencies

• Brand Activation & Experiential Marketing

• Distributor & Account Relationship Management

• Strategic & Creative Execution

• Results Orientation & Accountability

• Communication & Presentation Skills

Success Metrics

• Increased rate of sale and brand visibility across assigned market

• Successful execution of activation events, merchandising, and marketing programs

• Strong distributor engagement and sustained key account relationships

• Effective education and influence of trade partners

• Consistent execution of CMF brand standards across all channels