Head of Trade Development & Partnerships

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC is seeking a senior operations/marketing leader to act as the primary liaison between the local market and suppliers, directing programs that deliver measurable supplier activations and sales outcomes. You will set priorities for your team, allocate resources, and ensure brand standards guide all initiatives across channels.

You will drive comprehensive marketing plans, oversee budgeting and procurement, and collaborate with Finance to manage funds and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of relevant experience.
• Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed.
• Valid driver license and auto-liability insurance as required by state laws.
• Physical demands include sitting/typing and occasional driving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant communication between Division field sales team and supplier marketing (brand & local).
• Implement and drive company-wide sales strategies to achieve sales goals.
• Plan, execute and evaluate sales, promotion, and marketing programs.
• Lead Supplier Planning Initiatives, including supplier meetings and planning reviews with SGWS leadership.
• Direct design and implementation of marketing initiatives aligning with supplier goals.
• Manage purchasing, shipment, and local delivery for assigned supplier portfolios.
• Ensure brand pricing and gross profit alignment by channel.
• Assist Commercial Finance in funds and banking related to local marketing and brand planning.
• Use analytics tools to identify local market opportunities and trends.
• Ensure BI tracking is accurate and aligned with regional/state reporting.
• Develop relationships with trade through events.
• Survey retail outlets monthly to track competitors.
• Coach team on performance; set expectations and monitor progress.
• Attract and retain talent; maintain engaging environment and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC is seeking a senior operations/marketing leader to act as the primary liaison between the local market and suppliers, directing programs that deliver measurable supplier activations and sales outcomes. You will set priorities for your team, allocate resources, and ensure brand standards guide all initiatives across channels.

You will drive comprehensive marketing plans, oversee budgeting and procurement, and collaborate with Finance to manage funds and