Artisanal Brewing Ventures Hiring for Key Account Manager|Mid-South Full Time

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Who We Are & What We Offer

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Health Benefits
• No Waiting Period to Enroll
• Immediate 401K Match & Vesting
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off
• Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

What We Do

Our corporate teams support our family of brands through managing the “back office” work so the team members who support in the production of our products can focus on making great tasting, innovative quality craft beverages. Our shared services team is made up by accounting/finance, human resources, marketing, and sales, who are all skilled in their space and share a love of craft beverages.

What You’ll Do

The candidate’s mission will be to support the sales efforts for the company. The Key Account Manager is responsible for profitably managing business results (volume, share, profit) for assigned chain accounts. The Key Account Manager:

• Develops the account sales plan and facilitates its implementation
• Ensures that products and programs are sold to and executed in on and off premise retailers by coordinating the sales, distribution and program execution through chain buying officers and the company system.
• Builds value-enhancing relationships with retailers through category management application, responsive problem solving and proactive relationship management.

Residence: Charlotte, NC

• Call on buyer, retail operations and any internal/external resources that can influence execution.
• Follow the company’s established call planning and ing routines.
• Execute account calls in coordination with key wholesaler personnel; sell in objectives consistent with annual plan and communicate call results to network; coordinate execution.
• Enhance/improve/introduce the company’s relationship and alignment with assigned accounts.
• Penetrate customer organization to identify decision makers and influencers, build rapport, trust and credibility.
• Share customer Best Practices across team, regions and distributors.
• Bring category knowledge and retail solutions to the customer.
• Understand and apply appropriate services and retail solutions.
• Own the execution of the company’s portfolio in territory (distribution, display execution, distributor service policy)
• Conduct regional/store visits to check on execution and opportunities.
• Manage local pricing strategy/intelligence and in-market tactics.
• Work with marketing resources to develop and deliver customized programming.
• Coordinate distributor price ing for customer.
• Utilize sales tools (IRI, Nielsen, VIP) to analyze, develop and implement strategic sales plans.
• Perform administrative duties in a timely manner (expense and mileage s, work calendar, price surveys, etc.).
• Attend special events, festivals, beer dinners and tastings, as needed.
• Maintain a professional image and demeanor at all times.
• Perform other business related duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or related field; MBA is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ sales/marketing experience within a blue chip consumer goods company is required.
• Candidate must have proven computer skills and be proficient in Excel, Word and Microsoft outlook, and have reliable internet access from home.
• Craft beer industry passion and the appreciation of the culture that goes with it.
• A results driven, energetic, confident personality.
• Ability to build strong business relationships and work collaboratively with sales/marketing peers.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.
• Exemplary organizational and project management skills.
• Effective analytical skills – basic finance/business acumen.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage the selling process with chain buyers, executives and owners, alike.
• Must live in the market where the position is located.
• Intensive travel schedule and flexible work schedule will be required, with regular visits to chain stores, convenience stores, bars, restaurants and festivals.
• A valid state driver’s license is required and must be maintained throughout employment period with the company.
• Alcohol Responsibility – The candidate must fully understand that they are a representative of not only the company, but of the alcohol beverage industry. They are to conduct themselves within the limits of the law and with concern to the education of responsible consumption at all times. This includes working hours, trade shows, festivals and while entertaining in the name of the company or its affiliates. Any poor reflection or legal matters that may arise due to poor judgment may be dealt with by means of disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Other Requirements

• Candidate should be able and willing to lift at least 31.5 lbs. from ground level to a shelf 50 inches from the floor. The candidate should also be able to move 165 lbs. of kegged beer from one location to another by sliding it on the floor.
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background and driver’s license check.
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures of the worksite.
• You must be at least 21 years of age.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer