Role Responsibilities
• Responsible for delivering the yearly NSV and DGP plan for chains
• Charged with expanding distribution/volume on priority brands/sizes.
• Successfully launch new products while achieving volume and distribution KPI's as set out by corporate management.
• Actively manage quarterly meetings with buyers, including ownership of the presentation material, execution of category and brand plans, promotions, and new item introductions in compliance with brand standards.
• Participate in monthly business reviews with key state and local sales teams in order to identify any issues/concerns that can be improved upon with future programs and to call out successful business practices that we can expand upon moving forward.
• Work with chain managers to ensure effective communication of all programming to the wholesaler and strong execution accordingly in market.
• Monitor wholesaler execution weekly/monthly and address all shortfalls when they occur with corrective actions plans.
• Set goals with wholesaler to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual targets.
• Work with wholesaler sales force to monitor progress and ensure goals are achieved, within the Suntory Global Spirits wholesaler management processes.
• Ensure all efforts and sales involvement is in compliance with state and federal laws.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Five (5) plus years of work-related experience in spirits/wine supplier industry or other consumer goods companies
• Stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence and develop strong partnerships across the business
• Thorough knowledge of distribution, promotion, and selling techniques, alongside strong analytical capabilities, is strongly recommended
• Deep knowledge and experience of Off-Premise Channel and understanding the levers to pull to drive growth
• Proven history of successful team management is beneficial
• Experience working with a distributor is beneficial
• Exceptional planning and self-management skills
• MS Office Suite
• Budget development and management experience
• Licensed driver of motor vehicles
• The ability for intermittent travel
• Lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 45 lbs.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and typing using a computer
The salary range for this role is $95,000- $125,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate's location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.
While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.
