Market Manager - New York (Off-Premise)

As a Market Manager, you will own the off-premise business across Metro New York, managing approximately 600 accounts with a focus on 50 priority accounts. You will partner with distributors and key retailers to deliver sales goals, execute customer strategies and business plans, and achieve KPI targets. You will gain exposure to different elements of the sales and marketing organization while building sustainable business opportunities across the market.

ABOUT YOU

You are an inspiring leader and owner of your market putting the customer and consumer at the heart of everything you do in order to achieve sales goals and objectives leaving a long-lasting impact. You are an important day-to-day face of Bacardi towards the distributors, customers, and agency partners (ambassadors or event staff) in your dedicated territory and will act as the key contact for those customers, driving new business and maintaining sustainable long-lasting relationships. You are passionate, driven, confident and collaborative – combining commercial acumen, creative flair and collaboration RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE Own the off-premise business across Metro New York, managing approximately 600 accounts with a focus on 50 priority accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally with Bacardi resources and distributor partners to maximize performance, increase volume and build long-lasting business opportunities across the market and account universe. Collaborate with and influence distributor territory managers and sales consultants to execute local market priorities and plans. Develop and strengthen relationships with key customer accounts to create customer strategies and plans that translate into win-win scenarios through impactful presentations and evaluation of return on investment. Manage the market budget effectively and efficiently, making thoughtful financial decisions that increase profitability and demonstrate strong financial acumen across retail finances, pricing and logistics. Provide timely and accurate market and competitive brand updates to the commercial team, including changing field conditions that may affect volume and staffing changes at distributors and competitors. Serve as the leader of the market off-premise channel. Build the local market sales execution plan with the State Manager and Region Director, own sales targets and KPIs, and drive execution to achieve them. Engage with new and existing customers to capitalize on business opportunities. Partner with accounts and serve as a business consultant to support account objectives. You will be based within the Metro New York area. The base salary range listed for this position is $135,000 - $140,000and the salary within the range will be determined by the successful candidate's location, experience, skillset and other relevant factors. SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field required. Ideally, you have 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the spirits or beverage industry, and 2 years of off-premise or retail experience. You understand the off-premise retail business and the critical factors that drive and influence customer business decisions. You can lift and carry up to 40 pounds as required for market execution. By living a Founder's mentality, you are a leader and owner of your market who is passionate about driving business results. You are an influential communicator with strong written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills across all levels of an organization. You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR You are a self-motivated and inspiring leader with the drive and ambition to engage colleagues and partners in achieving a collective goal. You are adaptable and flexible to the changing market conditions as it relates to consumer trends and customer processes, customer availability and business goals. You are an extrovert and can effectively utilize your strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships. You exemplify Bacardi’s cultural values and behaviors on how to appropriately interact with customers, distributor partners and internal Bacardi Primos. leadership agility At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level. Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance. Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement Competitive Pay Package Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community) Retirement/Pension Plan Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies Additional Benefits Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location) Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental) And much more! The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand. Be a Part of Our Culture BE Fearless We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate. This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless. BEHAVE LIKE Family We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always. We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be. The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work. Life Inside Bacardi Be Fearless, act like a Founder. Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story. Bacardi is the world's largest privately-held international spirits company. We are a brand-led growth company with over 200 brands and labels. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way! You will hear us refer to each other as a “Primo” which means cousin in Spanish, and it´s our way to referring to employees. It´s also a reminder that we are a family‑owned business with Latin heritage since 1862. Primos are empowered to embrace diversity of thought and a global mindset to grow the Bacardi business and be future fit. Leadership at Bacardi listen to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions. We get to enjoy social events, brand days, celebrate in trade with customers and have the opportunity to give back to the community through local initiatives like My Inspirit Day. We stand by doing the right thing and foster a culture of wellness and prioritizing Primo wellbeing through impactful resources and initiatives. If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities. How do I stay on top of the latest Bacardi news? Our Global headquarters is based in Bermuda. Our Regional headquarters are Amsterdam for Europe & Latin America & the Caribbean; Dubai for Asia, Middle East & Africa and Coral Gables for North America. For Global Marketing, our teams are based in London, UK. In addition, we have offices, distilleries, production sites and brand homes around the world. What careers are possible at Bacardi? Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels and we sell in more than 160 markets. That global scale offers opportunities across functions and markets. From those who craft and produce our brands to those who market and sell them to everything in between.We also have opportunities across levels of experience from those who are starting their professional career (and are of local legal drinking age) to those who have decades of experience under their belt. Does Bacardi run an Internship or Graduate program? From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities. Does Bacardi offer training and development opportunities to grow your career? We are there for the moments that matter in our Primos’ careers - the times they need to step outside of their comfort zone and grow. Whether that’s when they step through our doors as a new Primo, take on a new role, want to learn new skills and develop, or take that opportunity of a lifetime abroad to gain experiences across different cultures, functions, and markets. We have world-class resources to support you every step of the way. From our Becoming Bacardi onboarding to global mentorship programs, mixology sessions, regular “lunch and learns” and coaching and development programs, there are many ways to expand your skills and opportunities. Learning never ends and that’s why we even continue development at the most senior levels with global programs at Harvard Business School and the University of Miami, among others. Do I need to drink alcohol to work at Bacardi? The simple answer is no candidates do not need to drink alcohol to be considered for a role. The Bacardi portfolio of products includes alcohol, low alcohol and no alcohol products. Bacardi promotes balanced, moderate drinking as part of a mindful lifestyle. The decision whether or not to drink alcohol is a personal one and we respect lifestyle choices. What we value most is high performing talent with an ability to understand how to engage with our brand consumers and business partners. We do, of course, only hire people who are of legal drinking age in their market. Does Bacardi run an Internship or Graduate program? From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities. What language should I submit my application in? English is the official and primary language at Bacardi. Our Hiring Teams are located worldwide. Please submit your resume and other materials in English. Only consider using a local language for your application if the job positing specifies this request. What are the stages of an interview process? The first step is submitting your application which will be reviewed by our Hiring Team. Should your experience meet the qualifications and expectations of the open role, you will begin the interview process. Generally speaking, you can expect a few stages of conversations. The timing of the interview process will vary and our focus will be on ensuring that the key stakeholders get to know you and that you get to know us. You will be expected to do a face-to-face interview in person or over video call in some cases, at least once, during the hiring process. Sometimes we do ask candidates for customer facing roles or more junior candidates to complete an automated online video interview. You will self-record answers to our automated questions and this will be reviewed by the Hiring Team. For Management and Leadership roles we may request an additional assessment that takes a deeper dive into your potential leadership style. If your hiring journey is successful, we'll make it official with a job offer letter and be ready to welcome you to the team. How long does the interview process take? The process will vary and usually depend on different factors such as the volume of applications received, seniority level of the role and stakeholder availability within the hiring team. Our recruiters are in-house and will be in touch as soon as possible to inform you of next steps. We appreciate your interest and patience. Can I receive additional support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process? We want everyone to enjoy their Bacardi interview experience and will consider requests for personal requirements (be that the interview environment or other adjustments). Please make your recruiter aware via email when invited for interview. We will do our best to accommodate your needs at each stage and make your experience a supportive one. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bacardi-Martini