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Sake ONO

Senior Market Manager, California

Remote · Posted Jan 3
$130,000 - $155,000
Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution:
  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance brand visibility and drive sales growth.
  • Collaborate with sales, brand, and field marketing teams to create and execute impactful programs.
  • Align initiatives with overall brand strategies and business objectives.
  • Oversee and manage statewide distributor operations, providing leadership and support to distributor teams to ensure alignment with company goals and achievement of sales objectives.
Market Analysis and Insights:
  • Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.
  • Analyze competitor activities and market conditions to inform strategic decisions.
  • Provide actionable insights to optimize marketing and sales strategies.
Program Development and Management:
  • Partner and implement innovative marketing programs and campaigns.
  • Manage the execution of programs from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand goals.
  • Monitor and evaluate program performance, making adjustments as needed.
Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with sales, brand, and field marketing teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to drive alignment and support.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of initiatives.
  • Prepare regular reports on program performance and market conditions.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage budgets for marketing programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure effective allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
  • Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
Team Oversight and Development:
  • Oversee the Area Manager and Key Account Specialist role(s). 
  • Provide guidance, support, and development opportunities for team members.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in sales management, preferably in the alcohol/beverage industry.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing sales team.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Sake ONO, we believe in building more value together; thus, we see diversity as a source of enrichment in all forms. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to Applicants:
Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge, and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose any such information to Sake ONO. Suppose you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosing confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers). In that case, you must decline to answer the question.