Market Development Representative -LA - Lafayette

Sazerac; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits from day one

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family coverage

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Market Development Representative in the Lafayette area to drive growth for our spirits portfolio. You will partner with on-premise and off-premise accounts to expand distribution and volume, while leading in-store execution and promotional programs.

The role requires at least 1 year in field sales within alcohol or CPG, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel. Flexible hours and territory coverage are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of field sales in alcohol‑beverage or CPG.
• Proven ability to drive distribution and promotions.
• Demonstrated use of sales data analytics to drive results.
• Willingness to travel within territory and work non‑traditional hours.
• Live in or near assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• 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 to educate customers and drive sales.
• Distribution: Lead distributors with in-store selling, marketing, and account execution.
• Volume Objectives: Help achieve volume objectives for core brands in the portfolio.
• Strategic Programs: Implement programs delivering distribution, merchandising, and promotional goals.
• Rapport Building: Develop mutually valuable relationships with customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Analytical skills

Mobility

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sales 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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join Sazerac as a key partner to vibrant on-premise (think lively restaurants and bars) and bustling 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!

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.

Qualifications/Requirements

Do you have an achievements-based resume? We want to see your successes. Highlight your accomplishments and the impact you've made in your sales career!

• 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 require 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for an extended period of time
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 35lbs without assistance
• Ascend or descend stairs
• Ability to drive and visit multiple accounts in one day
• Strong communication skills

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Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage:Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan:Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away:Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness:Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support:Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras:Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development:Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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.

The annual salary range for this role is$$60,000 and $80,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. Roles within our Commercial and Sales team may be eligible for additional compensation, such as car allowance, cell phone reimbursement, commissions, and/or annual bonuses. Please ask your recruiter for more details about the total package for your role.

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.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.