Brand Manager

Euclid-Beverag; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Euclid Beverage, LLC in North Aurora, IL is seeking a Brand Manager to drive retail execution for assigned supplier portfolios and to act as the primary liaison between suppliers and Euclid Beverage, aligning objectives with company goals through strategic planning.

You will lead planning meetings, partner with sales to meet distribution and volume goals, manage supplier marketing investments, and keep the sales team informed on performance and new product launches.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of beverage distributor experience.
• Strong analytical skills with data from internal and external sources.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) route-to-market model.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier planning and business review meetings.
• Partner with sales leadership to meet distribution and volume goals.
• Manage supplier marketing investments.
• Keep the sales team informed on performance, promotions, chain activity, and new product launches.
• Strengthen sales team knowledge and execution through brand education and field support.
• As owner of assigned supplier portfolios, maximize brand performance, ensure strong execution, and deliver business results benefiting both suppliers and Euclid Beverage.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

200 Overland Dr, North Aurora, IL 60542, USA

Overview

Euclid Beverage, LLC is the largest Molson Coors distributor in Illinois. We distribute brands from over 65 domestic, craft, and import suppliers of beer, wine, and spirits. Our two state-of-the-art facilities service more than 3,800 retail customers in 25 counties across Illinois. We provide seamless sales, marketing, and distribution opportunities for top domestic, craft, and specialty beverage suppliers. Privately owned by the same family for over 40 years.

Job Summary: The Brand Manager drives retail execution excellence for assigned supplier portfolios and serves as the primary liaison between suppliers and Euclid Beverage. This role aligns supplier objectives with company goals through strategic planning, performance management, and effective cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier planning and business review meetings.
• Partner with sales leadership to meet distribution and volume goals.
• Manage supplier marketing investments.
• Keep the sales team informed on performance, promotions, chain activity, and new product launches.
• Strengthen sales team knowledge and execution through brand education and field support.
• As owner of assigned supplier portfolios, maximize brand performance, ensure strong execution, and deliver business results benefiting both suppliers and Euclid Beverage.

Essential Functions

• Develops and executes annual business plans that align supplier objectives with Euclid Beverage's strategic goals.
• Establishes and maintains performance measurement systems to track key business metrics and retail execution standards.
• Monitors and analyzes performance against distribution, volume, and execution objectives, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintains strong supplier relationships through regular communication, stewardship routines, and business reviews.
• Leads monthly and quarterly planning and review meetings with suppliers.
• Communicates business performance, opportunities, and corrective action plans to sales leadership.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and gatekeeper for supplier interactions within Euclid Beverage.

Qualifications

• Four to five years of beverage distributor experience with a proven record of success.
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing internal and external data sources, including Encompass and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management capabilities.
• Creative, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) route-to-market model.
• Beer, wine, or spirits industry experience required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stay on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift 60 lbs.
• Able to stretch and bend.

Compensation

$58,000 - $70,000 (Annualized) Paid Weekly

EEO Statement

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to, veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

200 Overland Dr, North Aurora, IL 60542, USA