Non-Alcoholic Sales Manager (open)

H2o wineWater 0.0% Alc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unmatched commission structure

Car allowance

Gym membership credit

Annual career development allowance

Job summary

H2o wineWater 0.0% Alc. in Chicago seeks a dynamic Non-Alcoholic Sales Manager to lead growth in our Soft Seltzer division.

You will drive account development, promotions, and pricing initiatives across independents and regional chains, while coordinating with wholesalers to align with our strategic bets. The role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, and a proven track record in wholesale or retailer initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Growth in current/last role within 5 years in sales/marketing/analytic capacity; non-alcoholic experience preferred.
• High level of ability to analyze information and make data-based recommendations.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong communication, presentation, follow-up and administrative skills.
• Familiarity with syndicated data, software and measures is preferred.
• Understanding of wholesaler network/processes and Wholesaler Equity Agreement.
• Ability to work and drive positive results in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business, promotions, distribution, innovation, sales and pricing initiatives to grow the Non‑Alcohol brand with independents and regional chains.
• Coordinate with wholesalers and local field sales to align with brand bets and increase visibility.
• Develop wholesaler plans, budgets, and present business reviews; communicate activities effectively.
• Build relationships with regional chains to grow market share and align account strategies.
• Conduct monthly meetings with wholesalers to sell-in new products and programs.
• Review strategies to improve profitability and sales using data and program recaps.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-based recommendations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Syndicated data software

Job description

Non-Alcoholic Sales Manager

Chicago, IL

We're making things happen in our Non-Alcohol Division (Soft SeltzerTM) and are looking for people to fuel our growth and help us build our story for H2TM – Flavored Soft Seltzer TM water.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Sales Leader (District Sales Manager – Non-Alcoholic division) who can think outside the box and will be responsible for increasing sales and promoting the brand in Chicago. The ideal candidate has an eye for talent, is analytical, smart and knows how to design a world‑class repeatable sales process.

The goal is to increase product placements with existing customers and identify and open new accounts. The right person will be extremely motivated as he or she will operate very independently.

We value inspiring people who share our passion for growth and have demonstrated their ambition through interesting and demanding professional roles and education. Our strength lies in the diversity of our team members’ previous experiences.

Qualified candidates only please. Must live in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business, promotions, distribution, innovation, sales, and pricing initiatives to sell our Non‑Alcohol brand at independent and regional chain accounts in order to gain growth in a competitive segment.
• Work closely with wholesaler and local field sales personnel to align with Gee‑Z Brands big bets, increase Non‑Alcohol brands visibility, and implement, manage, track execution, and evaluate results of pricing, distribution and space initiatives.
• Utilize a proven track record of multi‑state account management while developing Wholesaler plans and budgets, prepare and present business reviews, and communicate activities effectively both internally and externally.
• Build and cultivate effective relationships with regional chains relevant to the respective territory and cater to each account to improve market share and growth for all parties.
• Conduct monthly meetings with main Wholesalers to sell‑in new products, programs and promotional activities, in close coordination with Non‑Alcoholic Key Account Manager.
• Review strategies to increase profitability and sales for products with IRI, sales data and program execution recaps.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Substantive growth in current / most recent position within the last five years – ideally within a sales, marketing, strategic or analytic capacity; CPG in Non‑Alcoholic experience preferred.
• High level of expertise in analyzing information and making data‑based recommendations.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects – specifically exposure to retail and/or wholesaler initiatives with information‑based selling responsibilities.
• Effective communication, presentation, follow‑up, administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software and measures is preferred.
• Understanding of wholesaler network / processes and Wholesaler Equity Agreement.
• Ability to work and drive positive results in a fast‑paced, team environment.

No Agencies Please.

Our commission structure is unmatched in the industry. We offer a competitive salary, cell phone, credit towards gym membership, car allowance and annual allowance for career development.