Account Manager

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits is seeking an Account Manager to drive sales growth and expand product distribution across assigned retail accounts on the West Side of Denver, including Lakewood/Wheatridge/Golden, CO. This full-time role emphasizes proactive product rotation, strong retailer partnerships, and execution excellence.

You will promote a broad brand portfolio, secure shelf space, and coordinate promotions while building lasting relationships with store personnel and buyers.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in beverage sales, merchandising, or route execution preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be 21+ years of age with valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Grow market share through targeted selling and expanding distribution points across all relevant categories.
• Present and promote a broad portfolio of brands to retailers, ensuring alignment with promotional programs.
• Increase shelf space and secure primary placements for core and high-priority SKUs.
• Launch and execute sales promotions to drive immediate lift and long-term distribution wins.
• Introduce and support new product launches with well-structured plans, including POS, sampling events, and education.
• Maintain high product quality by regular stock rotation to ensure freshness and compliance with standards.
• Monitor account inventories and adjust to avoid out-of-stocks or aging inventory.
• Identify and address stagnant SKUs with action plans including clearance or re-merchandising.
• Build lasting relationships with store managers, buyers, and decision-makers through consistent communication and execution.
• Conduct regular visits to accounts to monitor execution, review inventory, and provide performance updates.
• Negotiate display opportunities and premium placements to enhance visibility and retail sales.

Skills

Beverage sales

Merchandising

Route execution

Customer relationships

Negotiation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Commerce City, CO, US, 80022 Lakewood, CO, US Wheatridge, CO, US Golden, CO, US

What You Need To Know

Territory Location: West Side of Denver - Lakewood / Wheatridge / Golden, CO

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging 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 assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first-year total earnings of $55400 / year plus auto allowance/reimbursement. 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.

Overview

The Account Manager is responsible for driving sales growth and market share by increasing product distribution and ensuring execution standards are met across all assigned retail accounts. This role emphasizes proactive product rotation, maintaining freshness standards, and developing strong retail partnerships to support volume goals, brand visibility, and customer satisfaction. As an Account Manager, you will also identify new markets and business opportunities to increase market share.

Primary Responsibilities

• Grow market share through targeted selling and expanding distribution points across all relevant categories
• Present and promote a broad portfolio of brands to retailers, ensuring full alignment with promotional programs and seasonal initiatives
• Increase shelf space and secure primary placements (e.g., coolers, floor displays, end caps) for core and high-priority SKUs
• Launch and execute sales promotions to drive immediate lift and long-term distribution wins
• Introduce and support new product launches with well structured plans, including POS, sampling events, and education
• Maintain high product quality by performing regular stock rotation in all assigned accounts to ensure product freshness and compliance with published standards
• Monitor account level inventories and make proactive adjustments to avoid out-of-stocks or aging inventory issues
• Identify and address stagnant SKUs with action plans including clearance strategies or re-merchandising
• Build lasting relationships with store managers, buyers, and key decision-makers through consistent communication, professionalism, and execution
• Conduct regular visits to accounts to monitor execution, review inventory, produce orders, introduce new products, and provide performance updates
• Negotiate display opportunities and premium placements to enhance visibility and retail sales

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends, inventory levels, and promotional performance to inform future strategy
• Provide market intelligence to management, including competitor activity, pricing dynamics, and consumer trends
• Collaborate with the delivery and merchandising teams to ensure alignment on execution expectations
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions to share best practices and align on company initiatives
• Partner with credit and operations teams to resolve outstanding issues such as past due invoices or delivery adjustments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of experience in beverage sales, merchandising, or route execution preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be 21+ years of age with valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

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 include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

EEO Statement

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