Dir Trade Development SGWS/Sapphire/Tito's NY

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Dir Trade Development SGWS/Sapphire/Tito's NY What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential.
Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people.
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success.
We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $120K - $150K/Year plus Incentives.
This salary range is an average range for this position.
In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan.
We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer's, you'll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard.
If you're looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

Serve as the primary liaison between the local market and designated suppliers and lead a team in becoming experts at generating supplier program activations that deliver exceptional results.
Develop strategic direction for priorities of subordinates to meet volume and value targets through optimal allocation of resources and adherence to brand strategy/standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain constant communication modes between Division field sales team and supplier marketing (brand & local)
Implement and drive company-wide sales strategies to achieve sales goals
Plan, execute and evaluate sales, promotion, and marketing programs
Lead and direct the Supplier Planning Initiatives, including supplier meetings, programming communication, and business review/planning meeting with SGWS leadership
Direct the design, planning, and implementation of new and existing marketing initiatives that align with supplier goals
Manage purchasing, supplier shipment, and local delivery of assigned-supplier portfolios for incentive planning and inventory
Ensure brand pricing and gross profit is aligned to strategy by channel
Assist Commercial Finance team in the management of funds and banks as related to local marketing and brand planning
Utilize various available analytic tools to identify local market intelligence and opportunities - consumer shifts/trends, channel dynamics, key account (NAOP/ chains) dynamics, etc.
Ensure all business intelligence program tracking is accurate, timely and aligns with regional and individual state reporting

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Develop and enhance relationships with the trade through participation in food/wine/industry-related events
Survey retail outlets monthly to determine and track competing brands and wholesalers
Coach, direct, and counsel team on overall performance; define expectations and monitor progress
Attract, retain, and motivate the team to maintain an engaging work environment and to ensure sound policies and procedures adhered to
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Seven years of relevant experience
Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
Must possess a valid driver license and secure and maintain auto-liability insurance by state laws

Physical Demands

Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position.
As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a
drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, 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 Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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