Company/Location Overview

Southern Illinois

Job Description/Responsibilities

TheMarket Development Managerwill be a field leader that manages a team of Market Development Representatives to drive results in on and off premise accounts. This role will develop and execute Impact Selling programs to drive key sales objectives in their markets.

Additional responsibilities for theMarket Development Manager include:

• Lead and manage a team of Market Development Representatives to build brands, maximize distribution, solve customer challenges and maximize Sazerac merchandising and space-to-sales.
• Motivate and develop internal and wholesale team in delivering brand and individual goals.
• Establish and implement strategic programs to guide distribution, innovative launches, displays, feature ads, and retail promotions that produce effective presentation of the brand state priorities.
• Achieve volume objectives for the brand state priorities.
• Plan and execute consistent sales calls with key accounts.
• Develop, implement and monitor agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) as it relates to their team.
• Work with internal teams to course correct any brands that are off brand state priority plan.

Qualifications/Requirements

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• Education: Bachelors degree in business or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional sales experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry (CPG).
• Leadership Experience: Proven success in managing and leading people.
• Technical Savvy: Demonstrated successful use of sales data analytics and tools to drive sales results, identify market trends, and produce measurable results.
• Mobility: A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned district is required.
• Schedule: Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% overnights when necessary.
• Location: Candidate must reside in or near the district.
• Expenses: Ability to personally cover ordinary and essential business expenses that will be promptly reimbursed
• Compliance: Must be able to obtain a relevant solicitors permit in any state.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in customer or distributor management
• On-Premise and Off-Premise sales experience
• Market development and sales analysis experience

Physical Requirements

• Standing for an extended period of time
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 35lbs without assistance
• Ascend or descend stairs
• Ability to drive and visit multiple accounts in one day
• Strong communication skills

Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position. The salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement

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Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage:Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan:Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away:Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness:Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support:Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras:Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development:Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $79,654.00 - $117,982.00 Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Whats Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.