Market Development Representative

Sazerac Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a Market Development Representative to drive growth for our spirits brands across grocery, drug, and liquor channels. You will partner with accounts to expand distribution, execute programs, and boost in-store visibility.

The role emphasizes analytics, relationship-building, and responsiveness to market trends. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory are required, with a performance-based culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1 year field sales in alcohol-beverage or CPG; internships for new grads.
• Results Driven: proven volume and distribution achievement.
• Technical Savvy: demonstrated use of sales data analytics and tools.
• Mobility: valid driver's license and ability to travel within territory.
• Schedule: flexibility for evenings/weekends.
• Location: live in or near territory.
• Expenses: cover ordinary business expenses with reimbursement.
• Compliance: must obtain solicitor’s permit in any state.

Responsibilities

• Craft solutions for growth with assigned accounts to boost brand share.
• Build brands using consumer/category trends and educate customers.
• Lead distributors with in-store selling, marketing and execution.
• Help achieve volume objectives for core brands in portfolio.
• Implement programs boosting distribution, merchandising and promos.
• Develop mutually valuable rapport with customers and understand needs.
• Communicate with customers, wholesalers and internal teams.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure targets are met.

Skills

Sales achievements

Mobility/Driver's license

Schedule flexibility

Communication

CRM/Analytics awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Sales data analytics tools

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the \"Best Places to Work in Kentucky\" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of \"world’s most award-winning distillery\" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Company/Location Overview

Why Sazerac?

• Innovative and Forward-Thinking:Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.


• Rich Tradition:Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.


• Collaborative Environment:Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.


• Career Growth:Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development programs to advance your career.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join us in being the key partner for off-premise locations (grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores) to achieve volume and distribution sales goals for our brands across Sazerac's diverse spirits portfolio! Each day in your assigned territory brings new opportunities to connect consumers with their favorite brands.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Market Development Representative, you and your team will play a pivotal role in our success story. The role involves:

• Crafting Solutions for Growth: Implement and manage innovative solutions to boost business for assigned accounts, ensuring Sazerac brands soar in market share.


• Brand Building: Use consumer and category trends as your toolkit to educate customers, solve challenges, and skyrocket sales – building brands is an art.


• Distribution: Lead distributors with in-store selling, marketing and account execution.


• Volume Objectives: Help achieve volume objectives for the core brands in our diverse portfolio.


• Strategic Programs: Implement and execute programs that deliver on distribution, merchandising, display and retail promotional goals – turning plans into results.


• Rapport Building: Develop mutually valuable rapport with assigned customers by understanding their needs and requirements.


• Communication & Collaboration: Take center stage as the communication lead between key customers, wholesalers and our internal dream team.


• KPI Monitoring: We track established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure we consistently reach our goals.

*Job responsibilities may vary by state depending on regulatory requirements for the state.

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Qualifications/Requirements

Do you have an achievements-based resume? Highlight your sales accomplishments!

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.


• Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional field sales experience in alcohol-beverage or CPG (consumer packaged goods) industries. New college graduates are required to have a sales/marketing internship or full/part-time sales role (preferably in consumer-packaged goods) and/or sales competition experience.


• Results Driven: Proven volume achievements and ability to deliver on distribution and retail promotional goals.


• Technical Savvy: Demonstrated successful use of sales data analytics and tools to drive sales results, identify market trends, and produce measurable results.


• Mobility: A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory is required.


• Schedule: Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.


• Location: Live in or near the territory.


• Expenses: Ability to personally cover ordinary and essential business expenses that will be promptly reimbursed.


• Compliance: Required to obtain a solicitor’s permit in any state.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $63,000 - $91,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

For roles within our commercial team – the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.