Job Description

Hiro Sake, a company that is transforming the US sake market, is seeking a dynamic Area Manager to accelerate the brand’s growth in the San Diego area and Orange County.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic area manager to help grow our sake portfolio in San Diego and Orange County Previous sales experience in the alcoholic beverage industry is required.  The Area Manager will report to our California Business Manager and work closely with our CA distributor to secure new listings for our brand. This is a role that for someone that enjoys being out in the field and has a passion for the industry, nightlife and cocktail culture.

Candidates must be based in the San Diego area.

THE BRAND

Launched 12 years ago, Hiro Sake has grown steadily and is now distributed in 30 US markets as well as internationally. The brand was created to make premium sake easier to understand and more accessible for consumers and to expand consumption beyond Japanese food to a wide range of occasions including cocktails and food pairings with many different cuisines. We produce and import from Japan 3 handcrafted, award-winning sakes: Hiro Red (premium) Hiro Blue (super premium), and Hiro Gold (ultra-premium). Recently we have launched an exciting new addition to our portfolio: Hiro Saketini, a ready-to-drink canned cocktail in Black Cherry and Watermelon flavors.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Call on new and existing accounts to present the brand in both on and off premise channels

· Work closely with Hiro Sake’s California distributor, conduct ride-withs, make brand presentations to sales

force and participate in team meetings

· Organize and lead tastings and consumer events to promote the brand

· Expand distribution within the grocery channel

· Present the brand to regional buyers in the market

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Minimum 2 years sales experience in the alcohol industry . If you have no experience in alcohol sales,

you will not be considered. 

· Good knowledge of the San Diego/Orange County market.

· Excellent presentation skills

· Self-motivated, outgoing, highly organized with an entrepreneurial spirit 

· Successful track record of increasing sales and distribution of alcoholic beverage brands

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

We offer competitive compensation and benefits :

· Base salary

· Monthly bonus program based on achievement of monthly goals

· Health Insurance Plan

· Vacation 10 PTO days + company holidays

· Car Allowance

· Cellphone Allowance

· Company provided Laptop

· T&E expense budget

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