Off-Premise Key Accounts Manager - Detroit, MI

Beam Suntory

• $70K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 1-5 years in consumer goods, showcasing relevant industry exposure.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Understanding of distribution, promotion, and sales techniques preferred.
  • Knowledge of Off-Premise Key Accounts with a focus on growth strategies.
  • Exceptional planning and self-management skills essential.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and budget management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end execution of commercial responsibilities, driving growth in key accounts.
  • Analyze the market and competition to adapt strategies for success.
  • Develop and implement local programming strategies and resource allocation.
  • Execute off-premise events and samplings effectively while tracking performance.
  • Manage and allocate budgets for self and team functions.
  • Set distributor goals and ensure alignment with performance targets.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with key customers for enhanced partnerships.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunities available.
  • 401K match and profit-sharing plans included.
  • Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits.
  • Potential relocation and immigration support based on role and candidate needs.
Full Job Description
Mission of the Role Join one of the world's largest premium spirits suppliers and take responsibility for managing a critical group of key accounts for our business. You'll work closely with key off-premise accounts to build our business together by driving best-in-class execution.  Think strategically as an owner  Deliver impactful results  Develop winning partnerships  Be the face of Suntory in key accounts Role Responsibilities

Market/Key Accounts Execution  Ensure end-to-end execution of commercial responsibilities, driving NSV, DGP, market share growth, and KPI attainment in the assigned territory or key accounts of business.
 Invest time in your account universe to gain a broad view of the market, assess distributor execution, and understand what the competition is doing from a pricing and programming standpoint and adapt accordingly.
 Responsible for local programming strategy, execution, and resource management.
 Successfully execute all off-premise events and samplings, leveraging division or company-sponsored tracking and execution recaps as provided.
 Manage budget for self and team (i.e. OPEX, Brand Investment Funds, T&E).

Distributor Management
 Set goals and objectives with distributors that align with the state to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual performance targets.
 Direct distributors/partners to growth levers.
 Hold distributor principals accountable for financial performance objectives and KPI delivery.
 Coach and monitor distributor sales force and inspire teams to achieve performance objectives.

Business Planning
 Drive planning discussions with local leadership to gain buy-in and alignment on key priorities and address business needs.
 Actively manage the presentation and execution of category plans, brand plans, POS, promotions, and new item introductions ensuring compliance with brand standards.

Relationship Management
 Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers to facilitate collaborative business partnerships with national, regional, and independent accounts.
 Ensure accountability and deliver feedback on non-compliance in ways that keep the distributor partner engaged and excited about representing Suntory Global Spirits to their customers.
 Work closely with marketing managers to bring to life in-market activations.

Qualifications
 Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
 1-5 years of work-related experience in other consumer goods companies.
 Stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and develop strong partnerships across the business.
 Understanding of distribution, promotion, and selling techniques, alongside strong analytical capabilities, is strongly recommended.
 Knowledge and experience of Off-Premise Key Accounts and understanding the levers to pull to drive growth.
 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 $70,000- $95,000 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.

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