Market Sales Manager
Robinson Hill, Chicago, IL, United States
Good Trouble Bourbon
Chicago Market Sales Manager/Market Leader
Chicago | Full Time | Leadership Role
About Good Trouble Bourbon Good Trouble Bourbon is more than a spirit. It is a cultural platform. Inspired by the call to “get into good trouble,” the brand celebrates the builders, dreamers, and people willing to challenge the status quo. Rooted in the legacy of Chicago blues and the city’s rich cultural history, Good Trouble Bourbon brings people together through story, music, leadership, and community.
Our mission is bold: Make Good Trouble Bourbon Chicago’s Bourbon. To achieve this, we are building a leadership team that can grow the brand through culture, relationships, and strategic distribution.
Role Overview We are seeking a Chicago Market Sales Manager to lead the growth of Good Trouble Bourbon across retail, hospitality, and cultural venues. This is not a traditional spirits sales role. The right leader will combine sales execution, cultural intelligence, and entrepreneurial drive to establish Good Trouble as a leading premium bourbon brand in Chicago. You will oversee distribution relationships, retail performance, ambassador teams, and strategic cultural activations.
Key Responsibilities Market Leadership Lead the growth of Good Trouble Bourbon throughout Chicago and surrounding markets. Build strong relationships with retailers, bars, restaurants, and cultural venues.
Distributor Partnership Work closely with distributor partners to drive:
account placements
sales velocity
brand visibility
Ensure Good Trouble receives strong attention within the distributor portfolio.
Retail & On-Premise Expansion Develop strategic placements in high-impact accounts including:
premium restaurants
cocktail bars
retail liquor stores
cultural venues
Drive strong relationships with key Chicago retailers including:
Binny's Beverage Depot and other leading accounts.
Ambassador Team Leadership Recruit, train, and manage the Good Trouble Cultural Host team. Ensure brand ambassadors deliver exceptional experiences that translate into sales.
Cultural Activation Support Partner with leadership to execute brand activations including:
tastings
cultural events
hospitality partnerships
community gatherings
Performance Tracking Monitor and report on:
account growthretail velocity
event performance
market expansion opportunities
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven market builder who thrives in entrepreneurial environments. You are equally comfortable:
building relationships with bartenders
presenting to distributor leadership
hosting brand events; creating and executing creative in-market activations
opening new retail accounts
Experience Preferred experience includes:
spirits industry sales
distributor portfolio management
hospitality or beverage experience
account management in Chicago
Strong marketing acumen and network withing the Chicago hospitality community are highly valued.
Skills & Attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate:
strong relationship-building ability
entrepreneurial mindset
cultural awareness and curiosity
exceptional communication skills
disciplined sales execution
What Makes This Role Unique This is an opportunity to help build Chicago’s bourbon brand. You will play a central role in growing a company that sits at the intersection of culture, music, leadership, and premium spirits.
Compensation
Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonuses
Opportunity to grow into regional leadership roles
Participation in building a nationally recognized brand
To Apply Please include:
a short introduction
relevant experience
your perspective on how to build a spirits brand in Chicago
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Chicago Market Sales Manager/Market Leader
Chicago | Full Time | Leadership Role
About Good Trouble Bourbon Good Trouble Bourbon is more than a spirit. It is a cultural platform. Inspired by the call to “get into good trouble,” the brand celebrates the builders, dreamers, and people willing to challenge the status quo. Rooted in the legacy of Chicago blues and the city’s rich cultural history, Good Trouble Bourbon brings people together through story, music, leadership, and community.
Our mission is bold: Make Good Trouble Bourbon Chicago’s Bourbon. To achieve this, we are building a leadership team that can grow the brand through culture, relationships, and strategic distribution.
Role Overview We are seeking a Chicago Market Sales Manager to lead the growth of Good Trouble Bourbon across retail, hospitality, and cultural venues. This is not a traditional spirits sales role. The right leader will combine sales execution, cultural intelligence, and entrepreneurial drive to establish Good Trouble as a leading premium bourbon brand in Chicago. You will oversee distribution relationships, retail performance, ambassador teams, and strategic cultural activations.
Key Responsibilities Market Leadership Lead the growth of Good Trouble Bourbon throughout Chicago and surrounding markets. Build strong relationships with retailers, bars, restaurants, and cultural venues.
Distributor Partnership Work closely with distributor partners to drive:
account placements
sales velocity
brand visibility
Ensure Good Trouble receives strong attention within the distributor portfolio.
Retail & On-Premise Expansion Develop strategic placements in high-impact accounts including:
premium restaurants
cocktail bars
retail liquor stores
cultural venues
Drive strong relationships with key Chicago retailers including:
Binny's Beverage Depot and other leading accounts.
Ambassador Team Leadership Recruit, train, and manage the Good Trouble Cultural Host team. Ensure brand ambassadors deliver exceptional experiences that translate into sales.
Cultural Activation Support Partner with leadership to execute brand activations including:
tastings
cultural events
hospitality partnerships
community gatherings
Performance Tracking Monitor and report on:
account growthretail velocity
event performance
market expansion opportunities
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven market builder who thrives in entrepreneurial environments. You are equally comfortable:
building relationships with bartenders
presenting to distributor leadership
hosting brand events; creating and executing creative in-market activations
opening new retail accounts
Experience Preferred experience includes:
spirits industry sales
distributor portfolio management
hospitality or beverage experience
account management in Chicago
Strong marketing acumen and network withing the Chicago hospitality community are highly valued.
Skills & Attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate:
strong relationship-building ability
entrepreneurial mindset
cultural awareness and curiosity
exceptional communication skills
disciplined sales execution
What Makes This Role Unique This is an opportunity to help build Chicago’s bourbon brand. You will play a central role in growing a company that sits at the intersection of culture, music, leadership, and premium spirits.
Compensation
Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonuses
Opportunity to grow into regional leadership roles
Participation in building a nationally recognized brand
To Apply Please include:
a short introduction
relevant experience
your perspective on how to build a spirits brand in Chicago
#J-18808-Ljbffr