Execution Specialist – Nashville

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic, high priority, and fast-growing portfolio of brands? Brands like Hendrick’s Gin, Tullamore D.E.W, Glenfiddich Whiskey, and Milagro Tequila! Our US Commercial Sales team is looking for a rare character to support the Franchise & Independent Division as our Execution Specialist for Nashville. The Execution Specialist will represent the William Grant & Sons portfolio in an assigned account base in the city of Nashville and greater area through account sales calls, development of creative programming, and an overall passion for our brands.

Main Responsibility

The Execution Specialist will advocate for our core brands in the Nashville market. They will be a market expert influencing key thought leaders. They will attract, retain and develop business across specific accounts. This individual will work across departments, building relationships with key players at the partner distributor as well as with the WG&S Division Marketing team and Brand Ambassadors. This role will require the ability to work nights and weekends; with some travel.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced salesperson with a history of calling on the on-premise market within the Nashville area. We are seeking a team member who excels at relationship building and enjoys engaging with buyers and consumers alike. A creative thinker who is also a clear communicator, good presenter and is well organized. Product/cocktail knowledge is a plus, but not essential. Must be able to manage a budget and administrative tasks.

Additional required skills and qualifications:

• They will have a strong understanding of the alcohol beverage and spirits industry, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience; working on the supplier side will be highly valued
• A proven track record of developing working relationships and a strong business acumen
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Advanced influencing skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including understanding of data analysis is preferred
• Understanding of financial budgeting
• Excessive travel might be necessary, occasionally requiring air travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred

This role is not eligible for international or domestic relocation.

Full job description of the role can be found below by clicking on the PDF attachment.

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous vacation entitlement.
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare that includes Medical, Dental & Vision
• Our employees can join our 401(k) savings plan. The company matches employees’ contribution up to 5%, in addition to a Discretionary Contribution.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life and AD&D cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary.
• Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We’re proud to provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.

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