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Market Manager Chicago

Chicago, IL · Posted Mar 18
70-90K
Requirements:

Knowledge of spirits: ability to speak intelligently about production techniques, flavors and aromas. Must be comfortable with educated buyers both in the on- and off-premise asking complicated questions.

Knowledge of mixology: must be able to assist accounts in developing cocktail recipes using Ming River

Sales experience-minimum 1 year previous experience in selling spirits, preferably in a similar role. Ideally 2-3 years experience

Experience in China and/or knowledge of Chinese is a plus

Must be able to effectively cover geographical market on a full-time basis and be available to occasionally travel.


Job Description:

Open new accounts primarily in the on-premise along with select off-premise accounts.

Drive menu placements in on-premise accounts by building relationships with bar teams and providing cocktail development assistance when needed.

Support on-premise accounts by delivering POS as-needed

Drive sales in off-premise accounts by providing staff education along with consumer tastings

Drive brand awareness among bartenders and consumers by doing bar takeovers monthly and organizing takeovers with other bartenders.

Educate distributor partners by attending sales meetings on a monthly basis.


Package:

Competitive base salary, T&E and bonus structure based on new account openings and volume growth in legacy accounts.