KS & MO Tequila Market Manager

Bandero Tequila; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandero Tequila is seeking a Kansas & Missouri Market Manager to drive brand growth across the midwest, focusing on KS and MO and managing the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits relationship in both states.

The role requires established alcohol beverage sales experience in KS/MO, strong distributor network, and the ability to travel frequently for meetings, tastings, and activations. Residency in the KC metro area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Alcohol beverage sales experience within Kansas and Missouri
• Established relationships with distributor, retailer and on-premise buyers
• Experience managing distributor partnerships and working with distributor sales teams
• Ability to open new accounts, grow sales and develop long-term buyer relationships
• Strong understanding of the three-tier alcohol distribution system
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout KS and MO

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and market development in Kansas and Missouri
• Serve as main contact for Southern Glazer’s across both states
• Build relationships with distributor leadership, sales managers and reps
• Develop and execute market-specific sales plans with distributor teams
• Conduct distributor ride-alongs, meetings, product presentations and trainings
• Drive distributor engagement, new account placements and depletion growth
• Expand distribution across retail, restaurant, bar, hospitality and entertainment accounts
• Open new accounts and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Coordinate tastings and brand activations
• Travel regularly and provide market updates and reports

Skills

Alcohol beverage sales

Distributor relationships

Account development

Sales leadership

Event activation

Territory travel

Job description

Bandero Tequila is seeking a Kansas & Missouri Market Manager to drive brand growth across the midwest, focusing on KS and MO and managing the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits relationship in both states.

The role requires established alcohol beverage sales experience in KS/MO, strong distributor network, and the ability to travel frequently for meetings, tastings, and activations. Residency in the KC metro area is preferred.