Market Manager, On/Off Premise | Beverage Alcohol Sales (Chicago, IL)

Prometheus Employs LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometheus Beverage is seeking a high-energy field-based sales professional to drive distribution and growth across a growing beverage portfolio. Align with distributors, secure placements, and build key accounts through strategic territory management.

This role involves remote work with field visits and a path toward W-2 employment as milestones are reached. You will manage end-to-end sales cycles, partner with distributors, and leverage data to inform decisions, aiming to expand market

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales experience within beverage alcohol.
• Experience in distributor sales, supplier sales, territory management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the three-tier distribution system.
• Established distributor, independent retail, and on-premise relationships required.
• Experience analyzing and utilizing sales data to inform decisions and KPI achievement.
• Proven ability to develop accounts, secure placements, and grow sales.
• Experience across on-premise and off-premise channels.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial, trustworthy, and comfortable managing a field-based territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive new distribution, account acquisition, and sales growth across on-premise and off-premise accounts.
• Conduct regular field visits to restaurants, bars, hotels, liquor stores, and retail accounts.
• Grow sales velocity, improve brand visibility, and develop repeat business.
• Build relationships with key buyers and account decision-makers.
• Own end-to-end sales and coordinate with distributors to input orders.
• Utilize provided data to inform strategy and achieve portfolio goals.

Skills

Outside sales

Beverage knowledge

Distributor relationships

Territory management

Negotiation & presentation

Field-based sales

Job description

LOCATION

Chicago Niles Oak Brook Schiller Park

WORK TYPE

Full-time Remote / Field-Based

COMPENSATION

Starting at $6,000 - $10,000 per month

*1099 independent contractor arrangement with a planned transition to W-2 employment as the brand portfolio expands and defined business milestones are achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Territory Sales & Business Development

• Drive new distribution, account acquisition, product placements, and sales growth across on-premise and off-premise accounts.
• Conduct regular field visits to restaurants, bars, hotels, liquor stores, and retail accounts.
• Grow sales velocity, improve brand visibility, and develop repeat business.
• Build relationships with key buyers and account decision-makers.
• Execute promotions, tastings, sponsorships, and brand activations.
• Develop territory plans and deliver against sales KPIs.

Distributor & Account Partnerships

• Build relationships with distributor sales representatives, district managers, and market leadership.
• Influence distributor execution and drive accountability for brand priorities.
• Lead distributor presentations, sales meetings, and product training.
• Represent Prometheus as the local market expert and brand advocate.
• Market Strategy & Communication
• Share competitive intelligence, market trends, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate on brand strategy, trade marketing, and commercial planning.
• Participate in team meetings and performance reviews.

Market Strategy & Communication

• Develop territory plans and deliver against quarterly and annual sales KPI’s.
• Share competitive intelligence, market trends, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate on brand strategy, trade marketing, and commercial planning.
• Participate in team meetings and performance reviews.
• Own end-to-end sales and communication from presenting and selling to the customer, to working with the distributor to input orders
• Utilize data provided to inform decision making, strategy to achieve overall success for your portfolio of business

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of outside sales experience within beverage alcohol is required.
• Experience in distributor sales, supplier sales, territory management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the three-tier distribution system.
• Established distributor, independent retail, and on-premise relationships required.
• Experience analyzing and utilizing sales data to inform decision making and achieve results, inclusive of KPI achievement.
• Proven ability to develop accounts, secure placements, and grow sales.
• Experience across on-premise and off-premise channels.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Comfortability around managing a field based territory to achieve results with limited in-person management oversight
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial, trustworthy, and comfortable managing a field-based territory.

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURE

• Starting at $6,000 per month.
• 1099 independent contractor arrangement with a planned transition to W-2 employment as the brand portfolio expands and defined business milestones are achieved.
• Full benefits, 401(k) matching and paid time off associated with applicable W-2 employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and move up to 55 lbs
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel via car, plane, or train as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A Portfolio, Not Just a Product: Represent multiple beverage brands and build your reputation across a growing portfolio.
• Own Your Market: Open doors, build accounts, win placements, and turn your work into market growth.
• Relationships That Matter: Work with distributor leaders, supplier partners, key buyers, and industry decision-makers.
• Freedom to Build: Shape your territory strategy, manage your pipeline, and make an impact in the field.
• Make Your Mark: Help build brands, create demand, expand distribution, and grow sales.
• Room to Grow: Take on additional brands, responsibilities, and markets as the business evolves.
• Industry-Leading Experience: Learn alongside experienced operators who know the three-tier system.

TARGET BACKGROUNDS: Distributor Sales Leaders Beverage Alcohol Market Managers Business Development Managers Territory Sales Managers Area Sales Managers Key Account Managers Supplier Representatives

*Prometheus Beverage is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and federal laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of this position, please contact Prometheus Beverage to discuss your needs.