Portfolio Manager
Alliedbeverage, Elizabeth, NJ, United States
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New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor!
At Allied Beverage Group, we’re proud of our dynamic, family‑based culture and our role in keeping the beverage industry moving. If you’re looking for a great company with great people—this is the place to be!
Overview The Portfolio Manager acts as the liaison and support for suppliers and key ABG executives to execute marketing strategies of existing brands, introduction of new products, assessment of opportunities in the market and analysis of brand performance.
Responsibilities
Acts as advocate for suppliers at monthly marketing meetings including making presentations on 90‑day pricing calendars, reporting results of new product introductions, reporting results on previous months’ priorities and choosing the upcoming month’s priorities.
Responsible for pricing, programming, new items and billing for assigned suppliers.
Responsible for meeting targets on gross profit goals and profit margins on brands assigned.
Prepares and proofs price structures on new items and price increases on existing items.
Coordinates with Purchasing and Pricing personnel on all aspects of new products with respect to item maintenance and inventory requirements.
Communicates with Purchasing on all Special Programming, change in rotation, and extraordinary Retail Incentive Programs (RIPs), so that inventory levels are adequate for sales.
Works closely with Finance on bill backs, depletion allowances, floor stock adjustments, close‑outs, and supplier banks.
Communicates with sales force on brand initiatives via sales meetings, market blitzes, field work‑withs, and visitation of key accounts.
Prepares for and attends all supplier review meetings.
Works with Desktop Publishing and marketing assistants to develop sales support materials, like Holiday Brochures and monthly cover themes for Price Book.
Reports on market trends and competitive activity to ABG sales and brand suppliers.
Monitors slow moving inventory and coordinates with sales and operations to sell product balance.
Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000, depending on qualifications such as experience, education, and skillset.
In addition to salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more.
EEO and AI Disclosure Statement Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
As part of our recruitment process, Allied Beverage Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters in identifying qualifications and experience that align with the requirements of each role. The tools do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. If you have questions about this process or need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor!
At Allied Beverage Group, we’re proud of our dynamic, family‑based culture and our role in keeping the beverage industry moving. If you’re looking for a great company with great people—this is the place to be!
Overview The Portfolio Manager acts as the liaison and support for suppliers and key ABG executives to execute marketing strategies of existing brands, introduction of new products, assessment of opportunities in the market and analysis of brand performance.
Responsibilities
Acts as advocate for suppliers at monthly marketing meetings including making presentations on 90‑day pricing calendars, reporting results of new product introductions, reporting results on previous months’ priorities and choosing the upcoming month’s priorities.
Responsible for pricing, programming, new items and billing for assigned suppliers.
Responsible for meeting targets on gross profit goals and profit margins on brands assigned.
Prepares and proofs price structures on new items and price increases on existing items.
Coordinates with Purchasing and Pricing personnel on all aspects of new products with respect to item maintenance and inventory requirements.
Communicates with Purchasing on all Special Programming, change in rotation, and extraordinary Retail Incentive Programs (RIPs), so that inventory levels are adequate for sales.
Works closely with Finance on bill backs, depletion allowances, floor stock adjustments, close‑outs, and supplier banks.
Communicates with sales force on brand initiatives via sales meetings, market blitzes, field work‑withs, and visitation of key accounts.
Prepares for and attends all supplier review meetings.
Works with Desktop Publishing and marketing assistants to develop sales support materials, like Holiday Brochures and monthly cover themes for Price Book.
Reports on market trends and competitive activity to ABG sales and brand suppliers.
Monitors slow moving inventory and coordinates with sales and operations to sell product balance.
Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000, depending on qualifications such as experience, education, and skillset.
In addition to salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more.
EEO and AI Disclosure Statement Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
As part of our recruitment process, Allied Beverage Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters in identifying qualifications and experience that align with the requirements of each role. The tools do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. If you have questions about this process or need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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