What are the responsibilities and job description for the Constellation Beer Brands Manager position at Southern Glazer's Beverage Company?
Company Overview:
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi-generational, family-owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience.
We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for managing the Constellation beer brands portfolio and provides in-depth analysis on sales and key items to increase sales and brand awareness for the portfolio in the RI marketplace.
Daily/Position Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
Must possess strong beer knowledge
College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 Years’ Of Wholesaler/supplier Sales Experience
Strong knowledge of beer, Cicerone or similar certifications preferred
Skills/Requirements:
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work, and on the road.
Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.
Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, 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. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi-generational, family-owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience.
We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for managing the Constellation beer brands portfolio and provides in-depth analysis on sales and key items to increase sales and brand awareness for the portfolio in the RI marketplace.
Daily/Position Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
- Works with the Southern Glazer’s Wayne Division VP/GM on programming development, allocation management and goal setting; monitors, tracks and updates monthly beer incentives for assigned brands.
- Is present in the field working with Southern Glazer’s sales representatives on all aspects of brand business to ensure goal attainment.
- Responsible for creating branding and marketing opportunities/collateral (e.g., newsletters, displays, in-store tastings, demos). Works with RAM and Graphics to develop trade ideas and creative POS to enhance sales.
- Coordinates program calendars from assigned group of suppliers and prioritize key brands/items.
- Manages incentive programming post sales analysis and cost payouts from assigned brands; Works with Supplier to develop/create new, exciting, motivation sales incentives in conjunction with Wayne Division VP/GM.
- Works directly with Supplier and Purchasing to manage beer inventory and credits for all assigned brands; handles all facets and processes of new items across all Departments.
- Conducts division training and portfolio education seminars for new and current beer brands & key competitive brands.
- Maintains the Beverage Journal updates as well as submissions for editorials.
Must possess strong beer knowledge
College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 Years’ Of Wholesaler/supplier Sales Experience
Strong knowledge of beer, Cicerone or similar certifications preferred
Skills/Requirements:
- Skilled at planning and coordinating all aspects of event management
- Must have a flexible work schedule and be able to respond to the demands of the marketplace by planning time and activities to achieve company objectives.
- Must be 21 years of age
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must have a valid driver license, vehicle and a responsible Motor Vehicle Record
- Must live in the same state as the assigned territory
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required
- Requires professional presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong Analytical, Critical-thinking, and Problem-solving skills
- Proven organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, and communication skills
- Creative and out-going
Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work, and on the road.
Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.
- Competitive compensation package
- Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance
- Guardian Dental insurance
- VSP vision insurance
- Hyatt Legal Plans
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance options
- Medicare Specialist for retirement planning
- 100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs
Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, 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. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.
