Hemp & RTD Category Growth Specialist – Flexible Hours

Allied Beverage Group; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor, seeks a Category Development Specialist to drive Hemp Direct Sales, RTD, Low and No Activation across off- and on-premise accounts. You will manage KPIs, implement brand strategies, and grow profitable, long‑term brand performance.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of sales experience, a 4-year degree, and strong negotiation, leadership and analytical skills, with flexibility for extended hours and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent (required).
• Comprehensive understanding of Hemp/RTD/Low/No Alcohol brands and categories.
• Ability to adapt and support various internal customer groups.
• Strong negotiation, entrepreneurial spirit and proactive selling skills.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sell hemp beverage portfolio and deliver on volume and profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with brand strategies across Hemp/RTD/Low/No Alcohol.
• Develop annual account plans and drive category management initiatives.
• Engage buyers to build trusted advisor relationships and secure preferred supplier status.
• Set and monitor KPI targets, perform business reviews, and adjust strategies.
• Lead account planning, forecast outcomes, and deliver programs aligned with brand strategy.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Analytical thinking

Brand marketing

Finance basics

Time flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor, seeks a Category Development Specialist to drive Hemp Direct Sales, RTD, Low and No Activation across off- and on-premise accounts. You will manage KPIs, implement brand strategies, and grow profitable, long‑term brand performance.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of sales experience, a 4-year degree, and strong negotiation, leadership and analytical skills, with flexibility for extended hours and travel within the region.