Chain Manager

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company; Saint Paul (MN); In loco; USD 83.000 - 112.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with match

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Chain Accounts Manager to oversee chain accounts for Johnson Wine and Spirits and Vintage divisions. You will lead and develop a team of Chain Managers and Merchandisers, drive growth through strategic plans and measurable results.

Responsibilities include liaising with suppliers, educating teams, managing forecasts, pricing coordination, and ensuring timely product delivery while building strong relationships with chain buyers.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years related experience, preferably management within alcoholic beverage wholesaler/supplier.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and present information to groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Strong math skills to handle discounts, percentages, and commissions and apply basic algebra/geometry concepts.

Mansioni

• Act as liaison to suppliers through development of chain accounts sales and marketing plans.
• Lead and educate Chain Managers to heighten brand awareness and drive growth.
• Maintain grow relationships with chain accounts and evaluate performance with metrics.
• Set goals and objectives for the team, develop growth strategies and coordinate with buyers for chain issues.
• Provide leadership, develop programs, and motivate team to execute on set programs.
• Present chain strategies, discuss issues and updates at team meetings.
• Develop sales forecasts and schedule product delivery timelines.
• Assist in planning pricing and delivery; participate in product display design and pricing.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

ProSpace

Logility

Microstrategy

CRM Software

Database tools

Project Management Software

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry!

The Johnson Wine and Spirits and Vintage divisions of Johnson Brothers are seeking a Chain Accounts Manager based in St. Paul, Minnesota. This individual will oversee chains for both divisions and be responsible for leading and developing a team of Chain Managers and Merchandisers.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as liaison to all suppliers through the development of chain accounts sales, marketing plans and initiatives
• Lead and educate Chain Managers on how to create and heighten awareness for our brands, maximize brand and profit growth
• Maintain grow relationships with chain accounts
• Evaluate performance through measuring and reporting results
• Set goals and objectives for the team, develop strategies for continued growth, define relationships with chain account buyer and solve any issues related to given chains
• Provide leadership, develop programs, communicate and motivate team to execute on set programs
• Responsible for presenting chain strategies consistently, discuss chain issues and statues updates at team meetings
• Develop sales forecasts and scheduling of timeline of product delivery
• Assists in planning and coordination of pricing and delivery, etc.
• Participates in product display design and pricing of units

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree from four-year college or university preferred; Four or more years related experience, preferably management work with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Language, Mathematical, and Reasoning Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents (such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations), write routine reports and correspondence, and to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts (such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume) and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to practical situations
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished (in written, oral, or diagram form) and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Internet, Microsoft Office Suite software (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and etc.)
• Knowledge of graphics software (such as Corel or Adobe Design)
• Knowledge of order processing systems (such as ProSpace, Logility, Microstrategy, and etc.) or aptitude to learn
• Knowledge of analytical or scientific software
• Knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) software
• Knowledge of database user interface and query software
• Knowledge of project management software

The expected pay range for this role is $82,787 - $111,568. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, union status (where applicable) and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• health savings
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with an employer match
• short term disability coverage
• company-paid long term disability insurance
• generous paid time off (PTO) plans
• paid parental leave

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time. Type: Full time.

Johnson Brothers is a third-generation, family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor founded in 1953 by Lynn Johnson in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Guided by its founding values of work ethic, teamwork, excellence, innovation, passion, and integrity, the company partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional service to customers across 25 states. The company was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025). Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.