Beverage Category Growth Lead

Breakthru Beverage Group; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group in Hilton Head Island, SC seeks a Category Developer to lead the sales for an assigned beverage portfolio within targeted accounts. You will drive share and velocity through planning and executing brand activations while maintaining strong relationships with supplier stakeholders.

The role involves in-market events, education, and a two‑week in-person Academy Category Training. You will collaborate with on-premise and retail teams, develop strategies, present new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years in sales or industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of category or responsibility for the role.
• Valid driver’s license and able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Proficient in MS Office and presentation software.
• Strong verbal/written communication, diplomacy and customer service skills.
• Able to multi-task, work independently or in a team, detail oriented and timely.
• Analytic and reporting skills.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver on sales and marketing goals for the assigned category.
• Serve as expert for beverage strategies and growth plans.
• Research trends to meet supplier goals and drive growth.
• Present new products and conduct monthly business reviews.
• Plan high-end consumer activations within key accounts.
• Lead real-time market insights to accelerate growth.
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop solutions for growth in territory.
• Develop and deliver training on trends for sales teams and customers.
• Establish merchandising objectives relative to brand priority.

Skills

Deep knowledge of category/responsibil

Verbal/written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytic and reporting

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Diplomacy and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

Breakthru Beverage Group in Hilton Head Island, SC seeks a Category Developer to lead the sales for an assigned beverage portfolio within targeted accounts. You will drive share and velocity through planning and executing brand activations while maintaining strong relationships with supplier stakeholders.

The role involves in-market events, education, and a two‑week in-person Academy Category Training. You will collaborate with on-premise and retail teams, develop strategies, present new