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YaVe Tequila

Market Manager - Central Texas (Austin/San Antonio)

Austin, TX · Posted Aug 8
80K+
The primary responsibility of the Market Manager is to expand the availability and visibility of the YaVe brand within his or her territory.  This will be achieved by forming ground-level tactics to achieve the sales goals.  These tactics will involve customers of on and off-premise accounts, developing those relationships, cultivating mindshare with our distributor, and educating the trade about YaVe and craft spirits.  The ideal candidate possesses a high energy level excited to face the daily sales challenges and will work strategically to grow the brand within his or her territory.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Achieves KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) every month by conducting sales presentations, achieving new distribution, engaging the wholesaler, selling cocktail features, etc.
  • Passionately seeks out new opportunities each day with the following:
  • On-premise accounts (restaurants/bar)
  • Off-premise accounts (liquor stores)
  • End users and consumers
  • Events and Festivals held in the marketplace  
  • Creates target lists and efficiently plans routes to achieve distribution and grow the business in your marketplace most effectively.
  • Inspire customers and create awareness to execute sales plans.
  • Actively engages wholesaler personnel i.e. Sales Reps, Merchandising teams, Sales Managers, and Sales Reps each day to help achieve sales objectives.
  • Develops strategic plans for executing the sales programming in markets.
  • Dogged Pursuit for success in the marketplace and then communicates those actions to others.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with all layers of our distributor partner.
  • Implements creative programs to activate the consumer, including product sampling, etc.
  • Attends festivals and tastings regularly.
  • Sends weekly recap to the manager and any distributor follow-up as needed.
  • Communicate with management your weekly schedule, challenges, opportunities, and wins in your market every week.


SKILLS NEEDED:
  • Eagerness to learn more about premium tequila/agave spirits, craft, and the overall category.
  • Possess strong communication skills, sound judgment, and plenty of creativity.  
  • Driven to win and does not like to lose.
  • A detailed planner can set his or her schedule to effectively hit sales goals.
  • Self-starter that executes tactical sales plans each day.
  • Flexible schedule to meet time requirements for sales opportunities at any time of day.
  • Motivates all business contacts to become ambassadors for YaVe.
  • Proficient skills in Excel, Office, and PowerPoint.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Preferred 3 or more years of sales experience in the alcoholic beverage industry with knowledge and passion for both commercial and premium products in a retail environment
  • BA degree or equivalent experience
  • Well-organized with an ability to work both independently and within a team environment
  • Results-oriented, innovative, strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work and succeed in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment
  • Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint