Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe Bond and Royal Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing and growing the Bond & Royal portfolio of brands in the influential independent on-premise space, focusing on 30 premium spirit brands and total Sazerac growth, all of which are premium, heritage-based craft spirit brands. The portfolio range is compelling and diversified, spanning every category that a premier mixology bar would include in their program, including but not limited to: Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, Cordials, Bitters, American Whiskey, Scotch Whiskey, Brandy, and Gin.
As Portfolio Manager, you will be a pivotal Sazerac employee for the on-premise channel in your state with a focus on building and managing influential account relationships, driving quality distribution, securing menu placements, and leading education at the wholesale, retail, and consumer level. The results of your efforts will ensure that your territory is on target to achieve the long term strategic and commercial goals of the organization.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Key Responsibilities (job responsibilities may vary by state depending on regulatory and compliance standards for the state):
Sales
Expected to be in the field visiting and supporting accounts on a daily basis, achieving a monthly quota for account visits set by your general manager.Achieve assigned KPIs including distribution, menu placements, and volume initiatives.Greatly increase the Sazerac presence in your account universe.Drive sales, visibility, and provide appropriate support within your account universe.Education
Spearhead industry leading educational seminars for the on-premise influencers, distributors, and internal teams in your market.Deliver category and brand specific trainings to our wholesale partners to multiply our efforts in the marketplace by instilling proper sales techniques.Provide cocktail suggestions and techniques, wait staff trainings, and drink pairing ideas.Finance
Develop and manage promotional budget to capitalize on local opportunities, and ensure your dollars are tracked and managed effectively.Manage own T&E and promotional budget.Distributor Engagement
Closely monitor inventory, sales and program execution.Participate in monthly ride-alongs to build your network within the wholesaler and ensure sales representatives are properly educated on our brands and mission.Present sales programs at General Sales Meetings. Qualifications/RequirementsRequired
High School Diploma or equivalent
21+ years old Minimum 3 years of on-premise sales experience in alcohol beverage industryAbility and willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights/weekends) Valid Driver’s License Working knowledge of the dynamics of the three-tier beverage alcohol distribution systemFamiliar with luxury spirit brands and marketingAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously Strong planning and organizational skillsMust reside in or near the territoryMust be able to personally pay or charge ordinary and necessary business expenses that will be timely reimbursedMust be able to obtain relevant solicitors permit in any statePreferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related fieldCocktail (Mixology) Bartending experiencePrevious Wholesaler or Supplier experienceCertified Spirits Specialist or comparative certifications
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The salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement.
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Min USD $8,100.00/Yr. Max USD $122,000.00/Yr. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Sazerac and its affiliates engage in personnel decisions and administer our personnel policies without regard to race, religion or creed, color, sex or gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We affirm in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.
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