Luxury Spirits Market Lead

Edrington Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with premiums paid

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Pre-tax benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing support

Hybrid work model (50:50)

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Product allowance

Company events

Job summary

Edrington Group seeks a Market Lead to act as the commercial face of the brand in the LA market, driving brand education, trade engagement, and premium account growth. You will lead events, sponsor activities, and relationships with distributors and luxury retailers to elevate distribution and consumer engagement.

The role focuses on premium spirits across on-premise and off-premise channels, with a strong emphasis on brand activation, collaboration with marketing, and delivering market plans in

Qualifications

• Experience with premium/luxury brand building and/or commercial capabilities.
• Passion for ultra-premium spirits (Rum, Scotch, Bourbon, Tequila).
• Motivated self-starter, articulate, charismatic, polished, and professional.
• Exceptional organizational & event production/management skills.
• Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people.
• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Use of social media (Facebook, Instagram) & technology.
• Ability to work independently, manage a personal schedule, think creatively.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Focus primarily on key account management (90%), with limited time spent managing distributor relationships (10%).
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships across target accounts, spending most time in the field to drive distribution, visibility, and sales performance.
• Partner with distributors and internal commercial teams to grow targeted Off-Premise accounts, optimise e-commerce opportunities, and close distribution gaps.
• Execute local commercial and brand plans, aligning activity with market priorities, promotional calendars, and key growth opportunities.
• Act as the local face of the brand, developing relationships with trade partners, collectors, influencers, and premium retail accounts to drive brand advocacy and consumer recruitment.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within premium and luxury channels, delivering best-in-class visibility, activation, and distribution.

Skills

Premium/luxury branding

Networking & selling

Public speaking

Event management

Social media usage

Independent work

Driver's license

Job description

Edrington Group seeks a Market Lead to act as the commercial face of the brand in the LA market, driving brand education, trade engagement, and premium account growth. You will lead events, sponsor activities, and relationships with distributors and luxury retailers to elevate distribution and consumer engagement.

The role focuses on premium spirits across on-premise and off-premise channels, with a strong emphasis on brand activation, collaboration with marketing, and delivering market plans in