What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Ambassador position at Sazerac Company?
About Sazerac Company
Sazerac Company boasts a rich history spanning nearly four centuries, with operations in the United States and globally.
We take pride in our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" on multiple occasions, while our Buffalo Trace Distillery holds the title of "world's most award-winning distillery", thanks to the dedication of our skilled craftsmen over two centuries.
Job Role: Market Development Representative
The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving volume and distribution objectives for our Brands across Sazerac's portfolio.
This role will involve building brands, maximizing distribution, and serving as the primary point of contact for both on-premise (restaurants and bars) and off-premise (independent liquor stores) accounts within their assigned territory.
Main Responsibilities:
- Create and manage solutions to grow assigned accounts' business, driving results that deliver market share growth for Sazerac brands.
- BUILD BRANDS by leveraging consumer and category trends to educate customers, solve problems, and maximize sales.
- Lead distributors in-store selling, merchandising, marketing, and execution for accounts.
- Achieve volume objectives for priority brands in the portfolio.
- Plan and implement programs to deliver distribution, merchandising, display, and retail promotional objectives.
- Develop mutually beneficial relationships with assigned customers, understanding their key needs and requirements.
- Serve as the primary communication link between key customers, wholesalers, and internal teams.
- Monitor agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with key customers.
- Support the Market Development Manager with brand building, programming, and distribution activities with customers.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant field sales professional experience. For new college graduates, a sales internship or full/part-time sales role (preferably in consumer goods).
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights/weekends).
- Strong planning & organizational skills.
- Willingness to Travel.
- Must be able to obtain a relevant solicitor's permit in any state.
- Candidate must reside in or near the territory.
- Must be able to personally pay or charge ordinary and necessary business expenses that will be timely reimbursed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of field sales experience, preferably in consumer goods.
- Market development and sales analysis experience.
- Strong ability to self-manage 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.
Compensation:
Min: USD $55,645.00/Yr. Max: USD $83,968.00/Yr.
Salary : $55,645 - $83,968
