Hemp & RTD Category Growth Strategist

Allied Beverage Group; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor, seeks a Category Development Specialist to drive Hemp Direct Sales and Low/No Activation across off- and on-premise channels. You will implement strategies to meet KPI targets while growing profitable brand portfolios.

Responsibilities include category management, account planning, and delivering on volume, with a focus on building trusted advisor relationships with retailers and increasing preferred supplier status.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Understanding of Hemp/RTD/Low/No Alcohol brands.
• Strong negotiation and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Flexible hours incl. mornings/evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sell THC Hemp Beverage Portfolio.
• Deliver volume and profitability by brand.
• Manage account plans and supplier programs.
• Develop category management initiatives.
• Engage in customer planning and audits.
• Coordinate with sales teams on brand strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor, seeks a Category Development Specialist to drive Hemp Direct Sales and Low/No Activation across off- and on-premise channels. You will implement strategies to meet KPI targets while growing profitable brand portfolios.

Responsibilities include category management, account planning, and delivering on volume, with a focus on building trusted advisor relationships with retailers and increasing preferred supplier status.