Market Development Representative - Chicago, IL - Off Premise

Sazerac Company Overview Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, includingBuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball,Svedka, and more.We’reproud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide. Job Description/Responsibilities As a Market Development Representatitve, you will be a key partner to vibrant on-premise (think lively restaurants and bars) and bustling off-premise locations (grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores) to achieve volume and distribution sales goals for our brands across Sazerac's diverse spirits portfolio! What You’ll Do Implement and manage innovative solutions to boost business for assigned accounts, ensuring Sazerac brands soar in market share. Use consumer and category trends as your toolkit to educate customers, solve challenges, and skyrocket sales – building brands is an art. Lead distributors with in-store selling, marketing, and account execution. Help achieve volume objectives for the core brands in our diverse portfolio. Implement and execute programs that deliver on distribution, merchandising, display, and retail promotional goals – turning plans into results. Develop mutually valuable rapport with assigned customers by understanding their needs and requirements. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 1 year of professional field sales experience in alcohol-beverage or CPG (consumer packaged goods) industries. Proven volume achievements and ability to deliver on distribution and retail promotional goals. Demonstrated successful use of sales data analytics and tools to drive sales results, identify market trends, and produce measurable results. A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory is required. Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Live in or near the territory. Required to obtain a solicitor’s permit in any state. Physical Requirements: Standing for an extended period of time Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 35lbs without assistance Ability to drive and visit multiple accounts in one day Culture and Benefits Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here. The annual salary range for this role is $59,033 - $88,550. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sazerac