Port Director Wine (NA) Job Listing at RNDC in New Orleans, LA (Job ID 1148518300)

Description

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Position is responsible for planning, performance progress, resource management, and updates for all areas.  These areas include all channels of the Wine & Champagne portfolio, and chains for the Spirits portfolio.  The position will be responsible for understanding any market challenges and a recommended a course of action.  

• Planning: Ensures proper collaboration between supplier and RNDC teams at all levels, as well as Finance and Portfolio Manager roles.  
• Chain Management:  Works closely with local chain teams as well as corporate chain account managers to ensure execution and resource efficiency.  Communicates monthly and quarterly chain updates.  Also includes planning, business reviews, and monthly follow up.  Must plan and work directly with RNDC chain market managers, as well as NA managers.  
• Manages National program tracking and compliance via Greatvines for Spirits and Wine.  
• Business reviews:  Coordinates and manages all monthly topline calls, QBR's, chain calls, and HBR meetings for Wine & Champagne.  
• Program management:  Manages and tracks power month programs and special incentives for Wine & Champagne.  
• Manages “Rupture Brands” by ensuring proper focus and resource management.  
• NA On Premise - Manages all optionals, including tracking, follow up, resources, and execution follow up.  This includes monthly market follow up, feedback to suppliers, and an understanding of any account challenges  
• Nielsen:  Manages all Spirits Nielsen data.  Closely monitors 1.5 X market growth expectations.  
• Distribution – Spirits:  Manages chain distribution progress.  Wine & Champagne.  Manages planning, monthly updates, and performance progress for core brands  
• Category Management:  Works closely with RNDC and supplier teams to assess account opportunities.  Category Services contact liaison for suppliers.  Assess base sets versus supplier strategy.  

• Bachelors degree from four-year college or university preferred;  
• one to two years related experience, preferably management work with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Requires a current, valid state driver's license  
• Ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements as defined by the Company.  
• Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state (i.e. TABC License – Texas)  

• 401(k) with company matching 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits* 
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid caregivers leave 
• Fertility benefits  
• Paid training 
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays 
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates 

*Participation in these programs is subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility 

COVID-19 considerations: 

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry 
• Industry certifications to include: CSW, CSS, WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Sake Specialist 

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
 
RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.