Market Manager - North Rockies

At Founders Brewing Co., we continually challenge ourselves into places that most won’t go. We strive to be unique, to break barriers and challenge what is commonly accepted as the “norm.” It’s this mindset that has created our culture here at Founders and led us all to a lifestyle of no regrets. Why can’t we become who we choose to become? Our collective goal is to be one of the most highly recognized and successful breweries in the United States. An important part of reaching this goal is by recruiting, hiring and retaining unique individuals from a variety of backgrounds possessing broad and diverse skill sets. Quite simply, we believe that these people make the world a better place – and Founders a better company. Our work community is made up of dedicated employees that bring their best to work every day to make the most delicious beer on the planet. To continually strive for greatness, it is essential for us to have a team that reflects the diverse communities we love, serve and to whom we raise our glasses. We believe in fostering an atmosphere of empowerment and where every Founders team member can belong…bringing their full, authentic selves to work each and every day. It’s the Founders way. Sound interesting? If so, take the next step in becoming a member of the Founders team by checking out our open positions below. Employee Benefits Physical / Mental Wellness Health insurance benefits are offered to all employees including a no cost plan. Our cafeteria style benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, identify theft protection, critical illness/accident/hospital and pet insurance. Employer Health Savings account contributions for eligible employees We are partnered with an Employee Assistance Program and offer up to 7 free counseling sessions per issue per year for all employees and anyone living in the same household Discounts on gyms and opportunities for monthly reimbursement Paid Time Away Taking time away from work is important and sometimes necessary to support personal well-being and lite responsibilities: Personal Observed Holidays Floating Holidays Volunteer Time Off Paternity Leave For significant work anniversary milestones, we offer sabbaticals – paid time away from your job Beer, Food and Fun We employe happy hours throughout the year Internal Recognition including Employee of the Month & Employee of the Year rewards Giveaways throughout the year We offer a 401k plan with a Company Match Competitive wages Shift premiums for off-shift hours Beer and Apparel Discounts Enjoy a discount to use in our Taprooms, and our Company Store: 50% off draft & packaged beer 33% off everything else (food, apparel, etc.) Free keg for your wedding or renewing vows

• 75/annually safety work boot reimbursement for Production & Retail employees
• 100/biennial for RX safety work glasses reimbursement for Production employees

Production & Retail employee receive 5 work shirts annually Give Back We provide paid time away from work to volunteer in the community (Volunteer PTO) We match employee donations through our Bigger Pitcher Giving Committee On-site blood drives Founders Brewing co. values Our values reflect the ethos and culture of Founders Brewing Co. They are guidelines for decision-making, problem solving and other actions. We are all ambassadors of our company — and we know that a value-based organization can stand the test of time. Every single employee is responsible for making sure these values are part of our character. Inclusion Come as you are. Diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives inspire us. Each person’s values, interests and palate are all part of who they are. We respect individuality. Founders Brewing Co. is strengthened when we attract, develop and retain a group of people that reflects the diversity of our communities and our customers. Be honest and genuine. We don’t hide things in our products, and we don’t hide who we are or what we do. We want transparency and open communication. We look each other in the eye and tell each other the truth. Our collaboration and shared commitment with each other make us stronger and allows us to win together. Committed to Quality Quality stands as the cornerstone of the beverages we craft — a testament to the dedication of excellence. Quality is a guiding principle that shapes everything we do — ensuring that every product, service, or interaction reflects the highest standards. We want everyone at Founders Brewing Co. to have pride that they have a hand in creating the best possible beverage for our consumers. Community-Oriented We’re thankful for the environmental and social communities that allow us to make and serve great products. We respect and are cognizant of the impact of our work in our hometowns, and across the country. It’s all of our jobs to promote a responsible brewery culture. We’re committed to sustainable practices for future generations. And we’ll do everything we can to give back and support the communities where we live and work. Brave & Inventive While we stay true to our roots, we’re dedicated to evolving, improving, and building upon our craft — every day. We never stop working to better ourselves. Innovation propels us forward, driving us to explore new frontiers and challenge the status quo. It’s not just about embracing change, but positively and actively shaping it. By fostering a culture of innovation, we empower ourselves to adapt to evolving landscapes, anticipate needs and pioneer groundbreaking beverages our consumers love. Open Positions Location: Denver, CO Job Id: 1128 # of Openings: 1

SUMMARY

The Market Manager will serve as a primary point of contact at the local level for our Distributors and Key Retailers in critical strategic states. Responsible for distributor alignment, portfolio prioritization, pricing strategy and retail execution across Mahou and distributor teams. The individual will coach and develop assigned Market Managers and Brand Development Managers to achieve aligned annual business plans with distributor partners. Develops annual plans with the input of the GM, aimed at driving attainment of Mahou USA annual and regional business objectives. Responsible for the communication, implementation and execution at wholesale and retail levels for agreed upon programs to achieve sales, revenue, distribution, promotional and merchandising objectives for Mahou USA brand portfolio

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning Aligns with GM on near- and long-term strategic go to market priorities for Mahou USA portfolio in assigned priority geography Reviews, evaluates, and aligns distributor go to market structure to ensure optimal business performance for Mahou USA portfolio Develops Mahou USA brand and SKU priorities by class of trade for both chain and independent accounts, aligned with the GM and VP Responsible for wholesaler management, including Annual Planning, Monthly/Quarterly business reviews and other distributor functions (programming, pricing, inventory, etc) supported by General Manager Develops local market plans drives support of Mahou USA objectives with distributor management and sales team to ensure objectives are achieved. Provides direction and support to assigned distributors, managing retail execution plans, and activities for assigned markets. Leads inventory management to include orders, forecasts, allocations and monthly wholesaler warehouse audits to ensure wholesalers maintain adequate product inventory levels and rotation. Conduct Monthly and Quarterly reviews against the Annual Business Plan. May include: distribution progress, YTD sales volume, pricing benchmarks and price surveys, execution opportunities, competitive activity, top retailer and chain volume trends and co-op budget spending. Corrective action plans formulated if necessary. Responsible for ensuring execution of chain programming and distribution at retailer and wholesaler level. Manage distributor bill back process to ensure alignment with Company policies and that invoices are being processed on a monthly basis for distributor partners Performs assigned administrative tasks such as expense reports, monthly work calendar, establishing distribution targets, evaluating discount programs, conducting price surveys. Manage /Coach/ Develop Region Personnel Establishes a team environment based on communication, results, cooperation, and continuous improvement Leads, coaches, and develops Mahou USA selling process with direct reports Assigns Mahou USA business objectives to direct reports to include distribution and volume to achieve annual assigned goals and manages performance to ensure targets are achieved. Completes assigned “work withs” with direct reports and wholesaler partners on a regular basis. Responsible for the selection, onboarding, training and development of new and existing Market Managers and Business Development Managers Coach, Evaluate, and Execute Mahou USA retail priorities through distribution, shelf set, and merchandising as directed from General Managers and VP’s Develop annual distribution targets by brand/sku’s for all wholesalers to be submitted to General Manager Create account target list by wholesaler for priority brands/sku’s to improve distribution and generate new business for Mahou USA Leverage CRM tools (Karma, CCM, Dashboards, etc) to ensure flawless execution at retail by MMs and BDMs in assigned territory Monitor and submit distribution progress reports as assigned by General Manager Identify and develop retail and pricing programs for underperforming packages Manage and direct the local sampling plan of Mahou USA portfolio through interaction with consumers and retailers at local retail samplings, retail work- withs, special events, trade shows, etc. Properly manage regional POS budget to ensure effective use of merchandising tools at retail to drive proper awareness for Mahou USA brands and achieve distribution and display objectives Responsible for executing Mahou USA price strategies by brand/sku to ensure that shelf pricing is on brand strategy while maximizing Company’s margin/profit. #J-18808-Ljbffr Founders Brewing Co