Regional Sales Execution Manager - Midwest (IL, IN)

Company/Location Overview

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Founded in 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, and Sazerac Rye. Sazerac also owns popular brands such as Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. Sazerac’s Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and its Buffalo Trace Distillery has been recognized as “world’s most award-winning distillery” for over 200 years.

Job Description/Responsibilities

This Regional Sales Execution Manager role requires a leader who drives results through people and execution rather than just strategy. You will lead a regional team and collaborate closely with sales and distributor partners to ensure plans translate into strong in-market performance across the company’s portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a high-performing regional team, setting clear expectations and holding teams accountable to execution and results
• Translate strategy into in-market execution, ensuring strong visibility, distribution, and performance across accounts
• Drive performance through KPIs and execution standards, using data to coach, adjust, and improve results
• Build and leverage relationships across distributors and key stakeholders to strengthen execution and expand influence
• Align with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of priorities and speed to market

Qualifications/Requirements

Must Have:

• Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
• Strong customer service aptitude, ability to work with all levels of the organization from Field Level to Executive Management
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Bachelor's Degree
• Management experience
• Experience leading the development and execution of commercial strategies
• Supervisory experience

Prior to applying, please note that the annual salary range for this role is $152,272-$228,409. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Culture And Benefits

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. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.