Key Account Manager (Spirit Specialist) South Florida

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology continuous learning and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazers isnt just one of Forbes Top Private Companies; its a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazers is well-established and its no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazers has been recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage dental and vision plans tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts disability coverage life insurance plans and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance a wellness program parental leave vacation accrual paid sick leave and more.

By joining Southern Glazers you would be part of a team that values excellence innovation and community. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Responsible for achieving customer objectives Key Performance Indicators and targets by implementing strategies and tactics while managing customers in a manner that will achieve profitable long-term growth. Will assist local sales team with selling to accounts in trade channel and driving brand success via leadership selling and actively supportig the selling efforts of sales reps district managers and key account specialists within the wholsaler.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sell to accounts in assigned trade channel(s)
• Drive brand success via leadership selling against trade channels and actively supporting the selling efforts of sales reps district managers and key account specialists within the wholesaler
• Monitor field implementation and execution of programs within assigned accounts to ensure product pricing and promotion
• Regularly interact with field management for updating programming and brand priorities brand standards and best practices leading to successful execution in the market
• Provide detailed tracking reports of wholesaler performance against agreed-to supplier objectives
• Develop key account relationships that deliver measurable results
• Work with key assigned teams to deliver monthly goals (work-withs product training samples etc.)
• Create coordinate and attend on-site promotional functions at established customer accounts (e.g. winemaker dinners product launches and tastings)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• **MIXOLOGIST/BARTENDING EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of industry-related sales experience within the distribution hospitality or supplier community
• Valid state motor vehicle operator s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance by State laws
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Regularly assist with building spirit proposals for local sales teams and customers
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g. keyboard mouse and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking bending reaching standing squatting and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering pushing carrying or pulling up to 56lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits an Affirmative Action/EEO employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicants arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience knowledge skills abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazers pay bands or ranges.

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