National Account Manager C Store - Midwest

National Account Manager C-Store - Midwest

The National Account Manager C-Store - Midwest will be responsible for driving distribution, programming and volume growth of the Sazerac small format spirits and Alternative Beverage Alcohol portfolios within the C-Store channels. This is a remote position, with a strong preference for a base location in one of the following states: IL, IA, MO, WI.
Additional responsibilities for the National Account Manager – C-Store include:
Identify opportunities and call on major C-Store chains in order to expand distribution and sales of spirits brands.
Responsible for expanding Sazerac's footprint within C-Store channel with our wine-based product line.
Contribute to Sazerac's overall financial performance by supporting the off-premise National Account depletion target of "premium brands' and 'value brands'
Identify appropriate national off-premise C-Store accounts for each priority brand and make presentations to secure distribution and promotional activity while working closely with sales teams to gather state pricing and distribution information and execution/compliance performance.
Build and maintain great relationships as well as secure great execution in key national off-premise accounts as measured by sales drivers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
Understand brand prioritization by state and customer for key brands while working closely with sales and marketing team to gain alignment on expectations and work load balance for national account off-premise execution.
Secure, understand and utilize national and state level pricing standards and deviations for use with national account presentations and execution compliance.
Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing or related field
Minimum 5 years of National Account/Key Account experience
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
A valid driver's license
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights/weekends)
Willingness to travel
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA
Experience with three tier distribution system
Culture and Benefits

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
What's Next:
After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.
Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com.