Area Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Moët Hennessy is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Area Sales Manager. The company specializes in luxury wines and spirits, aiming to lead the sector from nature to communities. The role involves enhancing the brand portfolio within a designated sales area in Central Switzerland, focusing on key venues like hotels, fine dining establishments, bars, and high-energy accounts. The goal is to boost brand equity and profitability through close collaboration with regional partners and key account management. The primary day-to-day tasks include managing customer relationships to meet sales targets, ensuring optimal product visibility and distribution. This involves planning and executing customer visits, handling allocations, and addressing customer complaints. The role also requires driving sales volume and value, building relationships with existing accounts, and recruiting new ones. Identifying new consumer touchpoints and growth opportunities within the nightlife and hospitality sector is crucial. Additionally, the role involves executing brand marketing activations, ensuring brand guidelines are followed, and delivering product training for venue staff and consumers. To qualify, candidates must have a degree in Sales, Business, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of commercial experience, ideally in the on-trade/hospitality sector. Strong knowledge of the Swiss hospitality and beverage market is essential, along with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in German (with Swiss German being a plus) and English is required, while French is a bonus. Candidates should be highly organized, commercially assertive, and skilled in negotiation, with a demonstrated ability to build enduring relationships with key stakeholders and trade partners. Nice-to-have skills include a passion for wines and spirits, an affinity for gastronomy and hospitality, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The role offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth. The team is energetic and trustworthy, and the company is committed to equality and diversity. What the role asks for: - A degree in Sales, Business, or a related field. - 3-5 years of commercial experience, ideally in On-Trade/Hospitality. - Strong knowledge of the Swiss hospitality and beverage market. - Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. - Fluency in German (Swiss German a plus). - Fluency in English. - French is a plus. - Highly organized, commercially assertive, and skilled in negotiation.