Regional Sales Execution Manager - Midwest (IL, IN)

About the Company

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned business with nearly 400 years of history and operations in the United States and worldwide. 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, and Sazerac Rye, as well as other popular spirits brands like Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the “world’s most award-winning distillery.” Sazerac offers extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

About the Role

This Regional Sales Execution Manager role is designed for a leader who drives results through people and execution—not just strategy. You will lead a regional team and collaborate with sales and distributor partners to ensure plans translate into strong in-market performance across our portfolio. This high-impact role focuses on coaching, accountability, and execution discipline to directly influence volume, share, and growth. You will shape how we show up in the market while developing future sales leaders.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company.
• Strong customer service aptitude and ability to work with all levels of the organization, from field-level to executive management.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and self-directed.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Management experience.
• Experience leading the development and execution of commercial strategies.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

Benefits may vary depending on location and work type.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $125,252 to $187,879. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. For roles within the commercial team, this range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel, or cell phone reimbursement.