On-Premise Key Accounts Manager - Premium Spirits Growth

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a skilled Key Accounts Lead in Everett, WA to own critical customer relationships and drive growth in on-premise channels. You will manage end-to-end execution, collaborate with distributors, and lead local programming and events.

The role demands strategic thinking, clear communication, and strong analytical skills to improve market performance. You’ll work with marketing and sales teams to implement brand plans, trade programs, and new item introductions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-5 years of work-related experience in other consumer goods companies.
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and develop strong partnerships across the business.
• Understanding of distribution, promotion, and selling techniques, alongside strong analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge and experience with On-Premise Key Accounts and understanding the levers to pull to drive growth.
• Exceptional planning and self-management skills.
• MS Office Suite.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Licensed driver of motor vehicles.
• The ability for intermittent travel.
• Lifting / lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 45 lbs.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and typing using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of commercial responsibilities, NSV, DGP, market share and KPI attainment in the assigned territory or key accounts.
• Assess distributor execution and competitive pricing/programming to adapt strategy.
• Manage local programming strategy, execution, and resource management.
• Execute on-premise events and samplings with tracking and recaps.
• Manage budget (OPEX, Brand Investment Funds, T&E).
• Develop and manage relationships with key customers and distributors.
• Collaborate with marketing to activate in-market campaigns.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical capabilities

On-Premise Key Accounts

Budget management

MS Office Suite

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a skilled Key Accounts Lead in Everett, WA to own critical customer relationships and drive growth in on-premise channels. You will manage end-to-end execution, collaborate with distributors, and lead local programming and events.

The role demands strategic thinking, clear communication, and strong analytical skills to improve market performance. You’ll work with marketing and sales teams to implement brand plans, trade programs, and new item introductions,