Portfolio Manager

Imperial Beverage; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Weekly pay

Travel opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Imperial Beverage, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks a Portfolio Manager to lead the portfolio team from our Kalamazoo Headquarters. You will recruit and launch new suppliers, grow brand relationships, and drive strategic initiatives while developing others.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of management, and beverage wholesale experience. Occasional travel and leadership training are included as part of a fast-paced, family‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Business Administration.
• 2+ years' experience in management.
• 1+ years' experience with beverage category on the wholesale level, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of beer, wine and/or spirits.
• Leadership skills to direct employees and oversee department operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the portfolio team.
• Achieve category goals for annual business plan.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Develop and manage the launch of new items and new suppliers.
• Implement product knowledge training platform.
• Stay up-to-date on new products and the changing needs of the market.
• Attend Leadership Development Training that Imperial provides.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Sure, you could manage a team for any company, but how much more fun would it be to be a leader at one of the top beverage sales companies in Michigan? Our team is statewide and we are dedicated to customer service, hiring and developing knowledgeable people, maintaining a diverse and innovative portfolio and our employees say the best parts about working here are the awesome people and the family atmosphere. If you would love to lead our portfolio initiatives, keep reading!

Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
• 3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
• Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)
• Weekly pay
• Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
• Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
• Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
• Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family

The minimum compensation for this role is listed below; pay will be determined based on experience:

$91,000 - $114,000 per year

Eat. Sleep. Lead. Repeat: Our Portfolio Manager leads, manages and holds the portfolio team of Brand Managers accountable. This position is based out of our Kalamazoo Headquarters and is responsible for recruiting and launching new suppliers, while developing and growing current supplier relationships and brands. We take great pride in choosing leaders who can handle the hard work, think strategically and create solutions, motivate their team to achieve goals, and show a passion for leading and developing others.

A Day in the Life

• Be a positive example of working hard and having fun
• Lead and manage the portfolio team
• Achieve category goals for annual business plan
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Develop and manage the launch of new items and new suppliers
• Implement product knowledge training platform
• Stay up-to-date on new products and the changing needs of the market
• Attend all Leadership Development Training that Imperial provides

Requirements

• Enjoy a work hard/play hard culture
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Business Administration
• 2+ years' experience in management
• 1+ years' experience with the beverage category on the wholesale level, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of beer, wine and/or spirits
• Leadership skills to direct employees and oversee department operations
• Must have a reliable personal cell phone with the ability to receive calls and text messages and with a cell phone number available internally
• Must possess superior communication and customer service skills, confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to create positive relationships
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and efficiently while remaining calm and professional
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong analytical skills and numeric ability
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate processes and work well with various departments
• Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license
• Occasional travel required

Like a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family‑owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed – at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, integrity, customer focus and the desire for hard work. Once all the work is done at our fast‑paced company, we also like to have fun and lots of it!