Beverage Portfolio & Growth Manager

Johnson Brothers; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, seeks a Portfolio Manager to own supplier relationships and manage the wholesale portfolio. You will curate brands, set pricing, monitor margins, and coordinate with Sales to drive market growth.

You will collaborate with the executive team to achieve quarterly and annual goals, launch new products, analyze profitability and inventory, and develop sales incentives. Occasional travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field or equivalent job experience.
• 3+ years of Brand Management experience in distribution.
• Strong persuasive presentations skills.
• Knowledge of the alcoholic beverage industry, including wine and spirits terms.
• Ability to understand and execute brand strategy at market level.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with Supplier Partners across Winery principals, winemakers, and Sales managers.
• Manages portfolio pricing and programming to ensure profitability.
• Executes successful new product launches, including pricing and marketing updates.
• Provides ongoing business analysis of profitability, inventory, and product turns.
• Creates and implements sales incentive structures for sales teams.
• Manages supply chain inventory and vendor setups in coordination with purchasing.
• Travel within established geographic areas as necessary.

Skills

Brand management

Sales presentations

Market analysis

Communication skills

Brand strategy

Multi-tasking

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field

Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, seeks a Portfolio Manager to own supplier relationships and manage the wholesale portfolio. You will curate brands, set pricing, monitor margins, and coordinate with Sales to drive market growth.

You will collaborate with the executive team to achieve quarterly and annual goals, launch new products, analyze profitability and inventory, and develop sales incentives. Occasional travel within the region is required.