
Beverage Manufacturing · 4.7k people
Manager, Off-Premise Key Account Sales - S.CA
Posted 23 Oct
What’s this role about? Manage the Consumer Facing Team and distributor sales force to expand distribution and promotional support for premium spirits. Oversee regional business targets, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with brand standards and legal requirements.
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About Suntory Global Spirits As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails. A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com.
Suntory Global Spirits
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life.

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Benefits
- Annual bonus
- 401k match
- Profit sharing
- Medical benefits
- Wellness benefits
Job description
Overview
- At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
- What makes this a great opportunity?
- Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.Role Responsibilities
- Manage Suntory Global Spirits Consumer Facing Team Southern Glazers Off-Premise sales force to expand the distribution and promotional support of Suntory Global Spirits products to achieve the sales and profit goals of the Company. Oversee that specific geographically Off-Premise business aligned with our distributor’s regional vice president or district managers. Work with the State Manager/Director to develop the appropriate distributor’s Off-Premise targets and maintain follow-through.Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Lead, manage, and mentor their specific geographical Off-Premise Consumer Facing Team to achieve increased Off-Premise distribution, key performance indicators, NSV, DGP, Big Bets, and Off-Premise Growth goals of Suntory Global Spirits products• Manage and oversee their specific Off-Premise universe to achieve increased Off-Premise distribution, key performance indicators, NSV, DGP, Big Bets, and Off-Premise Growth goals of Suntory Global Spirits products• Oversee and manage Field BI and T&E budgets associated with their Off-Premise Business team• Actively manage the presentation and execution of category plans, brand plans, promotions and new item introductions ensuring compliance with Brand Standards at all times.• Develop new volume opportunities with BSI team and distributor teams to include placements/spec list improvements; menu promotions in key drinks; signature drink promotions and premium wells.• Set goals with team and distributors to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual Off-Premise targets.• Work with distributor sales forces to monitor progress and ensure goals are achieved.• Manage and call on a designated number of key Off-Premise accounts with sole responsibility for expanding distribution/volume on priority brands/sizes.• Successfully launch all new Off-Premise products, achieving volume and distributions KPI’s as set out by corporate management.• Successfully manage the execution of Off-Premise events and use division or company sponsored tracking and execution recaps as provided and submit to analyst.• Provide monthly sales training and communication, to distributor sales force in areas of brand trend awareness and sales technique.• Work with team to provide wait staff training at key accounts.• Ensure all efforts and sales involvement is in compliance with state and federal laws.• Manage on premise allocations and manage all Suntory Global Spirits Off-Premise POS with distributors.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position will include supervising a team. Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Provide consistent training, support, and mentorship to team• Effective, fair, and consistent performance management• Fairly and consistently ensure compliance with company policies and procedures• Leadership and managerial skills to help guide and mentor team to drive accountability within distributor merchandising team• Ensure team delivers all their accounting deadlines and adheres to T&E and marketing budgets• Conduct monthly, quarterly, mid-year, and end-of-year assessments by evaluating learned skills and opportunities for growth/development areasQualifications
- Education/Experience• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in spirits industry or distributor• Prior People management experience is required• Prior experience managing distributor or supplier is required• Prior experience in working with Food & Beverage Directors preferred• Prior Sales experience, including selling promotion and marketing programsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities• Creative Thinker and good event planner• Self-motivation, analytical abilities, and entrepreneurial mindset• People Management, motivational skills, and mentorship ability• Exceptional business planning and self-management skills• Deep knowledge of distribution, promotion, and selling techniques• Proficient of Microsoft Office Suite• Possess a valid driver’s license of motor vehiclesPhysical Requirements• Ability to sit for prolonged period(s) of time and view computer screen• Ability to frequently travel within and outside the market• Ability to travel 25% of time• Ability to operate motor vehicle• Ability to transfer heavy POS and alcohol casesEquipment/Software Used• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• SGWS Compass, SWGS SalesNav, SGWS Diver, SGWS Proof• Tableau, Nielsen, and IRI• The BAR
- The salary range for this role is $125,000- $145,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.
- While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.
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