Regional Sales Execution Manager - Midwest (IL, IN)

About the role

This Regional Sales Execution Manager role is built for a leader who drives results through people and execution—not just strategy. You’ll lead a regional team and work closely with sales and distributor partners to ensure plans translate into strong in-market performance across our portfolio. This is a high-impact role where coaching, accountability, and execution discipline directly influence volume, share, and growth. You’ll shape how we show up in market while building a strong bench of future sales leaders. Sazerac prides itself on an award-winning culture and distilleries, with the Louisville office named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times and the Buffalo Trace Distillery recognized as the “world’s most award-winning distillery.”

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, 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
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes (preferred)

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.

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 our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement.