Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $142,000.00 - $213,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Family coverage
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Parental leave
Mental health care
wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
scholarship program
Branded apparel
team events
Team member bottle purchase program
Professional Development
Job Description
Sazerac Company is a renowned and independent American family-owned business with a legacy spanning almost 400 years. Headquartered in the United States, Sazerac has expanded its operations globally and is celebrated for producing some of the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world. Its notable brands include Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Furthermore, the company owns a broad portfolio of popular spirit brands such as Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. Sazerac is committed to fostering a vibrant and award-winning culture,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of sales management andor distributor management experience in CPG or Alcohol beverage
- Proven experience leading distributors distributor teams or direct reports
- Demonstrated ability to set strategy manage KPIs and deliver results through distributor partners
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting planning and performance analysis
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong planning organizational and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales data tools
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel as needed
- Valid driver’s license
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of sales management andor distributor management experience in CPG or Alcohol Beverage
- Proven experience leading distributors distributor teams or direct reports
- Demonstrated ability to set strategy manage KPIs and deliver results through distributor partners
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting planning and performance analysis
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong planning organizational and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales data tools
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel as needed
- Valid driver’s license
Job Duties
- Lead all distributor management efforts across Illinois setting clear volume goals KPIs and execution standards
- Establish strong operating rhythms with distributor leadership to ensure focus on brand priorities and consistent in-market execution
- Drive accountability through KPI tracking distributor data and regular performance reviews
- Develop and execute annual quarterly and monthly business plans aligned to volume revenue and profit targets
- Own forecasting budgeting and financial performance ensuring disciplined use of trade and commercial spend
- Identify pricing and revenue optimization opportunities consistent with brand strategy
- Maximize distribution visibility and execution for priority brands across on-premise off-premise chain regional and national accounts
- Lead new product launches innovation programs and market-specific initiatives
- Ensure retail pricing and promotional activity align with brand positioning
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with distributor leaders and key retail and on-premise customers
- Leverage market data and insights to identify growth opportunities emerging trends and execution gaps
- Coordinate multi-state and chain customer initiatives in partnership with internal teams
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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