National Key Accounts - Market Development Representative - S Orange County

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent American familyowned 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 awardwinning bourbons and whiskeys in the world including Buffalo Trace Pappy Van Winkle Eagle Rare Blantons and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball Southern Comfort Seagrams V.O. Myerss Goldschlger Parrot Bay 99 Brand and Platinum Vodka.

Were proud of our awardwinning 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 worlds most awardwinning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether youre a recent graduate or an experienced professional Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting entrepreneurial industry.

Sazerac is growing its U.S. Market Development team with National Key Account (NKA) Market Development Representatives (MDRs) as part of a strategic company expansion. This role is designed for sales professionals who excel in highvolume merchandising program and incremental selling within major national offpremise retail accounts (e.g. Walmart Kroger Albertsons and large convenience chains).

The NKA MDR will focus on maximizing Sazeracs brand presence by implementing merchandising programs managing displays and ensuring product availability while actively identifying upsell opportunities to drive sales growth. This position requires a resultsdriven selfmotivated individual who thrives in a fastpaced retail environment.

Additional Responsibilities For The Market Development Representative Include:

• Execute merchandising and display programs in highvolume national offpremise accounts.
• Ensure planogram compliance maintain shelf standards and troubleshoot inventory challenges.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retailer contacts to ensure continued brand visibility and incremental display space.
• Work closely with distributor representatives to drive of national key programs and promotions.
• Conduct regular store visits (average 7 per day) ensuring promotional and merchandising aligns with company goals.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and increase product penetration in each location.
• Address inventory issues stockouts and retailer concerns in a timely manner.
• Provide insights and feedback to the sales and marketing teams on competitive activity product performance and customer trends.
• Ensure of special displays secondary placements and seasonal promotions.
• Manage a unique daily route based on key account assignments and market geography.
• Meet or exceed volume and distribution goals for assigned brands.

Why Sazerac

Innovative and ForwardThinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.

Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality creating memorable experiences for our customers.

Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.

Career Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development programs to advance your career.

*Job responsibilities may vary by state depending on regulatory and compliance standards for the state.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience or for new college graduates a sales internship or full/parttime sales role (preferably in consumer goods)
• A valid drivers license
• Experience working with major national retailers (preferred but not required).
  Ability to work early morning hours (e.g. 6 AM 2 PM shifts to align with retailer schedules).
• Valid drivers license and willingness to drive between multiple accounts daily.
• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills to maintain daily routes efficiently.
• Willingness to work in a fastpaced highvolume retail environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years sales experience
• Market development and sales analysis experience
• Strong ability to selfmanage and manage schedule to achieve results
• Experience building customer relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for an extended period of time

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 35 pounds without assistance

• Ascend or descend stairs

• Ability to drive and visit multiple accounts in one day

• Strong communication skills

• Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.
• 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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