On Premise Channel Manager, North Texas
Dallas, TX, United States
Job Description Job Description This role is fully remote and will support accounts in Dallas and surrounding areas. Ideal base location for this position is Dallas Metro.
What the Role Is
The On-Premise Channel Manager will be responsible for the execution of company on-premise strategic initiatives in the Dallas and the surrounding areas. This position will execute at the field level in on premise accounts and will require the ability to evaluate, implement and execute such programs within our brand strategies. Additionally, the successful candidate will lead, direct, train and manage local distributor sales teams.
How You Will Spend Your Time?
Managing distributors on a day-to-day basis, ensuring adherence to our brand policies, distribution objectives are achieved, and promotional activity is taking place
Train distributor sales teams, observe competitive market activity and evaluate distributor execution against our initiatives
Support Market Manager-Direct report
Develop & maintain a list of key on- premise accounts within assigned area to develop regular call frequency & strong working relationships
Present and leverage our brands for increased volume and assist distributor in attaining our goals and objectives
Regular planning and review meetings with specified points of contact within Distributors, On-Premise Directors of Sales in assigned market areas) covering (but not limited to) depletions, goals, accounts sold, POD’s
Be visible and impactful at the distributor office, meeting with sales representatives and management to ensure share of mind
Align with key local events and participate where the opportunity fits our strategy, including execution of national initiatives in your local market
Act as contact for distributor sales teams to ensure they are informed of local and national objectives and programs while providing support for all sales related activities
Execute product seminars at accounts and with the distributor sales teams
Provide National Account Mandate compliance updates as they are required
Stay informed of customer and consumer trends
Maintain calendar of activities and promotions ensuring distributor and third-party agencies have successful communications
Provide monthly market activity report to supervisor, including list of objectives, accomplishments, competitive activity, special projects and/or any specific needs
Provide market and competitive brand updates to supervisor, including timely and accurate communication of changing field conditions that may affect volumes, as well as staffing changes at distributor and competitors
Review programs and execution updates with distributor management
Provide feedback on effectiveness of marketing and sales initiatives including programs, POS, advertising, etc
Assist on special projects such as verifying pricing and or distribution at on-premise accounts as assigned
Who You Are…
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline
Five (5) plus years’ work-related experience in distilled spirits/wine supplier industry
Analytical skills, in particular gathering data from a wide variety of sources, and presenting it in formats suitable for a wide variety of audiences
Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems
Good managerial and effective presentation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient using Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:
Emphasis in Management and/or Marketing
Advanced computer proficiency
Physical Requirements
While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Benefits
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
FSA/HSA
401K match
EAP
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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