Key Accounts Lead - Premium Spirits (IL Territory)

Suntory Global Spirits; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401K match

Medical benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a Combo Key Accounts Manager to lead a critical group of on-premise and national accounts in Outstate, IL. You’ll build partnerships, drive NSV and market share, and execute end-to-end programs in Peoria, Champaign, and Bloomington/Normal.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years in consumer goods, strong stakeholder management, and solid budgeting and planning skills. Travel is required to manage distributors and key customers while delivering Suntory standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–5 years of work-related experience in consumer goods.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Understanding of distribution, promotions, and selling techniques with strong analytics.
• Experience with On-Premise Key Accounts and growth levers.
• Excellent planning and self-management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; budget development and management experience.
• Licensed driver and ability to travel intermittently.
• Physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs and sit/stand for periods.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end execution of commercial responsibilities driving NSV, DGP, market share, and KPIs.
• Assess distributor execution and competitive pricing/programming.
• Manage local programming strategy, execution, and resources.
• Lead on-premise events and samplings with proper tracking and recap.
• Manage budgets for self and team (OPEX, Brand Funds, T&E).

Skills

Stakeholder management

Distribution knowledge

MS Office

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a Combo Key Accounts Manager to lead a critical group of on-premise and national accounts in Outstate, IL. You’ll build partnerships, drive NSV and market share, and execute end-to-end programs in Peoria, Champaign, and Bloomington/Normal.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years in consumer goods, strong stakeholder management, and solid budgeting and planning skills. Travel is required to manage distributors and key customers while delivering Suntory standards and