Duvel Moortgat
Market Manager
Duvel Moortgat, Baldwinsville, New York, United States, 13027
Duvel Moortgat is internationally recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment and is the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States. The Duvel Moortgat family includes Duvel USA, Boulevard Brewing Company, and Brewery Ommegang. Our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!
SUMMARY: The Market Manager position’s primary function is to build plans and effectively manage resources in the given market to achieve volume, revenue, and distribution objectives. We are currently seeking a Market Manager to oversee the Central and Western New York State Territories. The preferred candidate will live in, or be willing to relocate to, these territories.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate activities of wholesalers within assigned area of responsibility, ensuring the implementation of all sales and marketing programs for the entire portfolio
Motivate distributor management and sales force in order to achieve sales objectives, including the development and oversight of wholesaler incentive programming
Focus on selling products and/or upgrading number of product lines across distribution channels
Identify core accounts that are not being penetrated with Duvel USA products and develop a plan to establish business with such accounts
Collect data on distributor pricing, distribution, volume and general market information
Compile and submit reports required for the sales division
Operate effectively within corporate and budgetary guidelines
Conduct wait-staff/bartender educations, beer tastings and beer dinners
Ensure proper merchandising of on- and off-premise accounts
Plan and execute on-premise promotions as required
Be responsible for the allocation and use of all point-of-sale materials
Effectively manage pricing and monthly ordering process for all wholesalers
Develop and maintain close relationships with key accounts both on and off-premise
Work with local distributors to increase brand awareness and consumption
Train, schedule and manage Brand Ambassador teams
Track and monitor progress in all identified accounts
Observe all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of malt beverages
Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree
Three to five years malt beverage experience, preferably with at least one year at a wine or beer distributor
Ability to interface with various levels of management, at wholesale as well as retail
Self-motivation and ability to work with limited amount of direction; ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak in front of large groups, conduct staff trainings and evening functions
Strong work ethic; demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities
A competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results
Willingness to travel overnight, reliable transportation and a good driving record
Willingness and availability to work nights and weekends
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point
This is a remote position.
SUMMARY: The Market Manager position’s primary function is to build plans and effectively manage resources in the given market to achieve volume, revenue, and distribution objectives. We are currently seeking a Market Manager to oversee the Central and Western New York State Territories. The preferred candidate will live in, or be willing to relocate to, these territories.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate activities of wholesalers within assigned area of responsibility, ensuring the implementation of all sales and marketing programs for the entire portfolio
Motivate distributor management and sales force in order to achieve sales objectives, including the development and oversight of wholesaler incentive programming
Focus on selling products and/or upgrading number of product lines across distribution channels
Identify core accounts that are not being penetrated with Duvel USA products and develop a plan to establish business with such accounts
Collect data on distributor pricing, distribution, volume and general market information
Compile and submit reports required for the sales division
Operate effectively within corporate and budgetary guidelines
Conduct wait-staff/bartender educations, beer tastings and beer dinners
Ensure proper merchandising of on- and off-premise accounts
Plan and execute on-premise promotions as required
Be responsible for the allocation and use of all point-of-sale materials
Effectively manage pricing and monthly ordering process for all wholesalers
Develop and maintain close relationships with key accounts both on and off-premise
Work with local distributors to increase brand awareness and consumption
Train, schedule and manage Brand Ambassador teams
Track and monitor progress in all identified accounts
Observe all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of malt beverages
Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree
Three to five years malt beverage experience, preferably with at least one year at a wine or beer distributor
Ability to interface with various levels of management, at wholesale as well as retail
Self-motivation and ability to work with limited amount of direction; ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak in front of large groups, conduct staff trainings and evening functions
Strong work ethic; demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities
A competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results
Willingness to travel overnight, reliable transportation and a good driving record
Willingness and availability to work nights and weekends
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point
This is a remote position.