Walsh Employment
Market Sales Manager – Connecticut / Western Massachusetts
Location:
Field-Based across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts
Salary:
$70-80k + 25% bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits package
Reports to:
Regional Sales Manager
About the Company Our client is a dynamic, family-owned wine and spirits company with an eclectic and fast-growing portfolio of premium brands. With five distinctive labels and a strong global footprint, they work with international partners to activate, distribute, and elevate their brands across on- and off-premise channels.
Key Requirements We are seeking a
high-energy, self-starter
with a passion for premium wine and spirits and a strong track record of success in field sales.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience
in the wine and spirits industry
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently
and manage a territory with limited supervision
Hands-on approach
with a willingness to support activations, events, and displays
Organisational skills
and proficiency in
Microsoft Office
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
A
valid US driver’s licence
and the ability to travel 4–5 days per week
Based in Connecticut
with full coverage responsibility for both
Connecticut
and
Western Massachusetts
Physical Requirements
Frequent travel within the territory
Comfortable lifting up to
65 lbs
for product handling and display building
Able to stand, walk, and communicate clearly with trade partners and consumers
Role & Responsibilities This is a field-based, commercially driven role covering both
on-premise
and
off-premise
accounts across the region. You will be responsible for executing sales strategies, supporting brand activation, and building lasting relationships with distributor partners and retail/on-premise stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the company’s
brand portfolio
within the assigned territory
Driving
volume ,
distribution , and
merchandising performance
across key accounts
Planning and implementing
sales programming
in coordination with the Regional Manager
Leading
display builds ,
merchandising execution , and
POS placement
Supporting
sampling activations ,
promotional events , and
consumer engagement initiatives
Conducting regular
market surveys
to ensure pricing, menus, and marketing are in line with brand standards
Travelling extensively within the region to
visit accounts , identify new opportunities, and support trade relationships
Liaising with
distributor sales teams
to align on execution and priorities
Completing weekly reports and performance tracking as required
Competitive base salary
with performance-based bonus
Car allowance
and coverage of business-related expenses (travel, accommodation, home-office essentials)
Comprehensive benefits package
including healthcare and retirement options
Career progression
opportunities within a growing global company
Exposure to
international premium brands
and dynamic brand marketing
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Field-Based across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts
Salary:
$70-80k + 25% bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits package
Reports to:
Regional Sales Manager
About the Company Our client is a dynamic, family-owned wine and spirits company with an eclectic and fast-growing portfolio of premium brands. With five distinctive labels and a strong global footprint, they work with international partners to activate, distribute, and elevate their brands across on- and off-premise channels.
Key Requirements We are seeking a
high-energy, self-starter
with a passion for premium wine and spirits and a strong track record of success in field sales.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience
in the wine and spirits industry
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently
and manage a territory with limited supervision
Hands-on approach
with a willingness to support activations, events, and displays
Organisational skills
and proficiency in
Microsoft Office
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
A
valid US driver’s licence
and the ability to travel 4–5 days per week
Based in Connecticut
with full coverage responsibility for both
Connecticut
and
Western Massachusetts
Physical Requirements
Frequent travel within the territory
Comfortable lifting up to
65 lbs
for product handling and display building
Able to stand, walk, and communicate clearly with trade partners and consumers
Role & Responsibilities This is a field-based, commercially driven role covering both
on-premise
and
off-premise
accounts across the region. You will be responsible for executing sales strategies, supporting brand activation, and building lasting relationships with distributor partners and retail/on-premise stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the company’s
brand portfolio
within the assigned territory
Driving
volume ,
distribution , and
merchandising performance
across key accounts
Planning and implementing
sales programming
in coordination with the Regional Manager
Leading
display builds ,
merchandising execution , and
POS placement
Supporting
sampling activations ,
promotional events , and
consumer engagement initiatives
Conducting regular
market surveys
to ensure pricing, menus, and marketing are in line with brand standards
Travelling extensively within the region to
visit accounts , identify new opportunities, and support trade relationships
Liaising with
distributor sales teams
to align on execution and priorities
Completing weekly reports and performance tracking as required
Competitive base salary
with performance-based bonus
Car allowance
and coverage of business-related expenses (travel, accommodation, home-office essentials)
Comprehensive benefits package
including healthcare and retirement options
Career progression
opportunities within a growing global company
Exposure to
international premium brands
and dynamic brand marketing
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