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How much do manager direct wines jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager direct wines in the United States is $63,594.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Direct Wines vs Sales Representative in the wine industry?

AspectManager Direct WinesSales Representative
Primary RoleOversees direct sales, manages team, develops sales strategiesBuilds client relationships, promotes products, closes sales
CredentialsExperience in sales management, industry knowledgeSales skills, industry knowledge, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice, warehouse, direct customer interactionsFieldwork, client meetings, events
Industry UsageCommon in wineries, distributors, large retail chainsCommon in retail stores, wine shops, distributors

While both roles involve sales in the wine industry, the Manager Direct Wines focuses on managing sales teams and strategies, whereas the Sales Representative primarily engages in direct client interactions and product promotion. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Manager Direct Warehouse Sales

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits

Stockton, CA • On-site

$61K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 163 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

173rd of 410 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $61,500 - $81,700 a year plus bonus potential. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Direct Warehouse Sales division which include a combination of Accounting, Sales, Merchandising, Customer Service, and Personnel Management experience.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Enforce all Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (SGWS) policies and guidelines as well as adhere to all alcohol beverage control laws and regulations
  • Train and handle day to day supervision of store personnel in regards to cash, invoicing, customer service, and product knowledge, in addition to store appearance
  • Develop in-store programs to increase sales volume
  • Oversee monthly "priority" brands and displays at all locations
  • Ensure correct pricing and placement of the product in the locations
  • Work closely with suppliers to develop relationships and incentives
  • Build, maintain, and nurture strong and productive business relationships
  • Understand and make decisions on credit issues, product needs, and individualized service requirements of accounts
  • Perform other work-related duties assigned by the Director and be assigned to different direct warehouse sales (DWS) locations as needed
  • Sales, merchandising, customer service, accounting, and personnel management are all combined responsibilities of this role
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline
  • 8-10 years of experience in industry-related experience
  • Understanding of basic accounting procedures
  • Wine/Industry knowledge to include a basic understanding of distribution, wine varietals, and leading spirit categories
  • Knowledge in balancing daily cash receipts
  • Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
  • Demonstrates the ability to draw conclusions and inferences from data
  • Proficiency using high mathematical concepts such as fractions, algebra, statistics, mathematical modeling, and, to some extent, calculus
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables, develop charts, and formula

Physical Demands
  • Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
  • Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift
  • May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
  • Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
  • Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 48lbs

EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com

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