Marketing Assistant

Sazerac; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Marketing Assistant for Fireball to support brand strategy execution and activation. You will work cross-functionally with sales, trade marketing, BI, operations, and finance to meet business objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience, with strong communication, planning, and organizational skills. Travel may be required, and the company offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales volume and optimize cost of goods and overheads while delivering high-quality products.
• Maintain a prioritized list of initiatives and ensure timely communication and execution to hit ship dates and volumes.
• Design and implement a system of brand and state priorities, yielding a brand/state priority matrix.
• Drive results by focusing on impactful initiatives, acting with urgency, and seeking opportunities to improve and grow.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Planning & organization

Multi-project management

Analytical skills

Budgeting/financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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

The Marketing Assistant - Fireball supports the marketing team in the execution of brand strategy and activation. Your primary responsibilities include executing projects, new business development initiatives, brand & sales support, and working cross-functionally with sales, trade marketing, business Intelligence, operations, finance, compliance, agencies, trade partners, and suppliers where applicable to achieve business objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Grow sales volume, manage and optimize cost of goods and overheads - while delivering highest quality products.
• Maintain a prioritized list of new initiatives and ensure projects are communicated and managed in order to achieve target ship dates and volumes.
• Design, implement, and execute a system of brand and state priorities - resulting in a brand/state priority matrix.
• Demonstrate Drive for Results by focusing on the initiatives that create the greatest business impact, executing with urgency, maintaining high-quality standards, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve results, simplify work, and drive growth.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org with excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills – detail oriented

Preferred:

• Experience in alcohol beverage industry or cpg overall
• Implementation or project management experience
• Strong analytical and technical skills and budgeting, planning and/or financial analysis experience.
• willingness to travel as needed

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 hourly range for this role is $26.00-39.00. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

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.