Associate Manager, M&A and Partnerships

Company/Location Overview

Sazerac Company has a rich history dating back almost 400 years, thriving as an independent, American family-owned company with global operations. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double-digit growth annually. The company produces and markets award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Sazerac also owns popular brands such as Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. The Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and the Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery."

Job Description/Responsibilities

This Associate Manager, M&A and Partnerships role supports Sazerac’s growth initiatives, including acquisitions, partnerships, and commercial expansion opportunities. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze acquisition, partnership, and growth opportunities, translating complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Develop executive-ready presentations and communications that influence decision-making and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to support strategic initiatives and organizational readiness.
• Create compelling commercial storytelling and enablement materials that help teams understand and execute key business priorities.
• Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of insights, recommendations, and communications.

Required Qualifications/Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, consulting, executive communications, project management, or a related field.
• Proven ability to analyze complex business information and translate findings into executive-ready recommendations and presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with strong experience using syndicated data, business intelligence, or reporting tools (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, Power BI, Tableau).

Preferred Experience

• Supporting M&A, partnership, integration, or commercialization initiatives.
• Experience supporting senior executives or commercial leadership teams within CPG, beverage alcohol, retail, or other multi-brand organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to create visually compelling presentations, sales enablement materials, or executive communications that simplify complex business concepts.

Culture & Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family coverage options, including domestic partner coverage.
• 401(k) plan with immediate access to a matching contribution.
• Flexible time away, including paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental health and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun extras, such as branded apparel, team events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and development opportunities.

The Salary Range for this role is $92,000-138,000 for candidates in Nevada or Texas, and $101,200-151,800 for candidates in California. For roles within the commercial team, the salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.