Brand Execution Manager

Brand Execution Manager Location: US-KY-Louisville Salary: USD $55,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year Summary The Brand Execution Manager will be responsible for driving new distribution, merchandising and sampling product in select accounts within a territory. This client-facing role will work closely with the local distributor and supplier to ensure alignment on strategy and execution, and will be responsible for selling new distributions for products, additional price features for on-premise retailers, and displays. The majority of the BEM's responsibility and work will be performed out in the field at retail locations working with distributors and retailers. Incentive potential: opportunities for incentives will be attached to KPI and their deliveries. Incentive payment will be based on client request either on a monthly/quarterly basis. Responsibilities Serve as the market expert for a specific client or clients Build and maintain relationships in on-premise and off-premise accounts with owners and managers Drive sales growth – selling new distributions of product, price features and displays Create consumer engagement through product sampling events and promoting brand awareness at targeted retail locations and events Support merchandising efforts in stores to support new distribution Align with distribution partners – communicate daily with distributor partners to ensure alignment on targeted accounts Provide market intelligence on local activities Achieve and/or exceed monthly KPIs Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or equivalent experience 2-4 years of experience in building and nurturing brands; private brand management a plus Strong sales acumen, preferably with prior experience in liquor or consumer goods sales Relationship-building expertise with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent time and organizational management skills Proficient in MS Office and general computer skills Other Considerations Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job. However, the role requires frequent travel to retail locations and may involve physical activity such as lifting up to 74 pounds and standing for long periods. The candidate must also be able to work in refrigerated or frozen sections, if required. Legal Notice The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr