Asia Beverage Portfolio Lead: Sake & Shochu

Columbia Distributing; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking an Asian Beverage Portfolio Manager to manage and grow their Asian alcohol portfolio, particularly in Japanese sake and shochu. This dynamic role involves strategic sales support, relationship management, and driving educational programs to enhance product awareness and sales.

Key responsibilities include managing supplier relations, executing portfolio strategies, and collaborating across teams to ensure market success. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of beverage alcohol distribution and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of beverage alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage distribution.
• Ability to translate cultural and consumer insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Asian alcohol portfolio, focusing on Japanese sake and shochu.
• Provide strategic sales support to internal teams.
• Build relationships with key Asian grocery chains and retail partners.
• Conduct business development meetings with Asian retail and restaurant accounts.
• Lead sake education and training programs.

Skills

Knowledge of beverage alcohol distribution

Relationship management

Business development

Sales strategy development

Cultural insights application

Job description

Columbia Distributing is seeking an Asian Beverage Portfolio Manager to manage and grow their Asian alcohol portfolio, particularly in Japanese sake and shochu. This dynamic role involves strategic sales support, relationship management, and driving educational programs to enhance product awareness and sales.

Key responsibilities include managing supplier relations, executing portfolio strategies, and collaborating across teams to ensure market success. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of beverage alcohol distribution and excellent communication skills.