Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Constellation Brands is building the preeminent investor grade Wine and Spirits selling division in the market and is looking for the best fine wine and craft spirits professionals in the industry. The role is responsible for the execution of our Wine and Craft Spirits on premise objectives with our key on premise partners and the trade in an assigned territory with a defined account list to ensure successful delivery of sales objectives. The Account Manager, On Premise will ensure we are achieving our fair share of business, growth and awareness in this important channel of business through regular interaction, account calls, training and education and alignment with the sales region.

Distributor/Customer Facing (90% of time)

Distributor Management (15%):

• Owns Market Level Volume and KPI Plan collaboration and alignment with distributors and regions
• Oversees and has ownership over a defined set of accounts, penetration into those accounts and continued month over month revenue growth in a targeted set of accounts
• Analysis/insights of monthly performance with action plans to drive enhanced performance (Facts/So What/Insights/Actions) and communicate that analysis and insights to the Region Directors/State Leads. Take ownership to help implement
• Accountable for budget management as pertinent
• Ensures proper facilitation of key trade promotions and pricing strategy through the distributor organization

Market Execution (75% of time):

• Active in market 3-4 full days a week, focusing on designated defined list of accounts as identified in beginning of fiscal year
  • Approximate fine wine focus is 50% and craft spirits is 30%
• Ensures the execution of on premise programs in market; inclusive of trade and consumer events and in market work with’s/trainings around the on premise strategy and build out
• Lead execution of on premise channel strategy in market:
  • CBonD
  • Prime OP Partners
  • KPIs
• Participant in key buyer meetings in collaboration with National Accounts team if needed
• For large on premise regional accounts, participate in key buyer meetings and business review if needed
• Participant in key on premise surveys around periods to win
• Participant in key blitz or focus periods and ensures accountability of objectives around on premise portfolio
• Guide the success of market level sponsorships and trade promotions, trainings, wine dinners, promotional or consumer events

Communication/Feedback loop (10% of time)

• Weekly chatter feedback to marketing based on best-in-class execution and key competitive items or promotions
• In weekly 1 on 1 with manager, communicates upwards any best practices or challenges around national strategy
• Communication with the Director, OPNA around market level feedback on program execution
• Communication with Sales Enablement around any needs or asks for sales tools

Personal Development:

• Based on feedback in regular performance management, dedicates time in deficient areas including but not limited to:
• Wine and Spirits Education
• Luxury Selling
• Presenting and Influencing Groups
• Sales Process training
• Brand Module completion
• Technology and App training (i.e. Compass, Excel, ppt)
• Financial Training
• Organization and business rhythm
• And/or any additional training and brand education as developed

Financial Management:

• Ensure responsible spending of incentive, LMF and local budgets where appropriate
• Ensure proper and responsible spending of T&E with bi-weekly report submission and adherence to designated fiscal budget.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 5 years of Fine Wine and Craft Spirits sales in either Supplier or Distributor required
  • 1 -2 Years of On-Premise Supplier or Distributor Experience preferred
• Familiarity with the market and key accounts preferred
• WSET level 3 Wine and WSET level 2 Spirits preferred
• Demonstrated ability in customer management within specific territory
• Keen understanding of the three-tier distribution system and compliance laws
• Proven experience and strong abilities in educating and motivating others to manage business effectively
• Excellent communication skills articulate with strong public speaking ability / experience and excellent writing skills. Ability to persuade and influence.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit
• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance stairs/ladders
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
• Must have close vision, distant vision, and ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car and travel via plan/train as needed.
• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

Dallas, Texas

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Sales

The salary range for this role is:

$94,400.00 - $144,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, 3 days per week,

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