Market Manager – Craft Spirits

BoozeBiz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Car/travel reimbursement

Industry perks

Job summary

BoozeBiz in the New York Metro area is actively seeking a Spirits Market Manager to own the Metro NY territory, driving distribution, brand awareness, and account growth across both on- and off-premise channels. A car is required to succeed in this field role.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, relationship-driven, thrives in the field, and enjoys building brands from the ground up. This high-visibility position offers direct impact and growth opportunities within a fast-growing spirits

Qualifications

• 2–5 years beverage alcohol sales experience, preferably spirits.
• Established relationships within the Metro NY market.
• Proven ability to prospect, open new accounts, and grow existing business.
• Comfortable working independently with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with distributors is a plus.
• CRM experience preferred.
• Passion for craft spirits and brand building.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and secure distribution across on- and off-premise accounts throughout the Metro NY market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, bartenders, buyers, and distributor partners.
• Execute account visits, tastings, staff trainings, consumer events, and brand activations.
• Conduct ride-withs and work closely with distributor sales teams to drive placements and depletions.
• Manage a targeted account list and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Track sales activity, account progress, and market insights using CRM tools.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate market feedback to leadership.

Skills

Beverage sales

Account development

CRM experience

Relationship building

Job description

Spirits Market Manager — Metro NY

Must have a car

Preferred Location: Brooklyn, Manhattan or nearby

Our client is an award-winning craft spirits supplier looking to expand its presence in the NY Metro market. They are seeking an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven Market Manager to own the Metro NY territory and drive distribution, brand awareness, and account growth across both on- and off-premise channels.

This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a direct impact in a developing market. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, thrives in the field, and enjoys building brands from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and secure distribution across on- and off-premise accounts throughout the Metro NY market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, bartenders, buyers, and distributor partners.
• Execute account visits, tastings, staff trainings, consumer events, and brand activations.
• Conduct ride-withs and work closely with distributor sales teams to drive placements and depletions.
• Manage a targeted account list and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Track sales activity, account progress, and market insights using CRM tools.
• Monitor competitive activity and communicate market feedback to leadership.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of beverage alcohol sales experience, preferably within the spirits industry.
• Established relationships within the Metro NY market.
• Proven ability to prospect, open new accounts, and grow existing business.
• Comfortable working independently with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with distributors is a plus.
• CRM experience preferred.
• Passion for craft spirits and brand building.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$80,000 base salary
• Uncapped monthly variable compensation based on total Metro NY depletions.
• $20 per 9L case when below monthly goal
• $50 per 9L case once the monthly goal is exceeded
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Car/travel reimbursement
• Product and industry perks
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial spirits supplier with significant room for growth.