Market Manager - CT & Western MA

The Role:

The Market Manager will oversee strategic initiatives in the Western MA market, managing on- and off-premise accounts, distributor sales teams, and executing national initiatives.

• Manage distributors on a daily basis, ensuring compliance with brand policies and objectives.
• Train and support distributor sales teams, evaluate their performance, and align with local events.
• Present and promote brand initiatives to key accounts and third-party agencies.
• Execute product seminars and provide feedback on marketing and sales initiatives.
• Manage third-party promotional activities and stay updated on customer and competitor trends.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong working relationships with key accounts.
• Support District Manager and meet with local distributor sales teams.
• Provide regular reports to the District Manager and supervisor.
• Stay informed of changing market conditions and communicate effectively with distributor management.
• Manage and update the market activity report and program execution updates.
• Participate in special projects and verify pricing and distribution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Five (5) plus years’ work-related experience in the distilled spirits/wine supplier industry.
• Strong analytical, managerial, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K matching and EAP.
• Maternity/paternity leave.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.

Pay Range:

$100,000 - $110,000 annually.