ACE Cider – Market Manager – New York – Brewbound.com Craft Beer Job Listing

The
California Cider Company (ACE Cider) is in search of an experienced
Market Manager to join their growing team. The Market Manager will work
closely with, and report to, the Regional Sales Manager on developing
comprehensive sales plans on a regional level for Ace Cider. The Market
Manager will be responsible for developing 30-, 60- and 90-day sales
plans, in addition to ongoing quarterly and long-term sales goals.

We are the largest (and longest running) cidery in the Western USA, distributed in all 50 states, and are family operated.

Location: New York, New York.

Pre-Requisite Requirements

• Passion and commitment to building a brand with entrepreneurial spirit
• Team
  driven, internal drive, a self starter, passionate, high energy,
  resourceful, responsible, flexible, and strong organization skills
• 5+ years field sales experience in Beverage
• Ability to work in a mobile environment and navigate assigned territory
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of analyzing information and assembling presentations for buyers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and ability to learn proprietary software applications
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Clean driving record required (No DUIs)

Core Responsibilities

• Regular ride alongs with wholesaler representatives.
• Visit and maintain contact with retailers, restaurants, bars.
• Fulfill needs of distributors.
• Communicate on daily basis w/ Sales Director regarding orders, trends, successes, and difficulties.
• Monitor wholesaler’s inventory and depletions.
• Analyze sales data / performance on a monthly basis.
• Complete
  company administration requirements on time and regularly, including
  expense reports, weekly/month recaps, monthly calendar, budget
  management, and daily e-mail responses.
• Be thoroughly acquainted with every key decision maker or decision influencer within accounts.
• 2+ evening promos / staff trainings and 2+ weekend events monthly.
• Visit a minimum of 8+ accounts per field day.
• Participate in beer samplings, promotions, beer festivals and all related events.
• Build & maintain relationships by communicating regularly with our distributor sales managers.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly sales meetings / presentations with our distributor’s sales staff.
• Lead our sales team by example and there will be opportunities for this position to grow.
• Meet with wholesaler management teams to set monthly, quarterly, and annual goals and budgets.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Car Reimbursement Plan and Expense Account
• Company Healthcare Plan
• 401k Matching
• Competitive Salary + Bonus

Vintage
Wine Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected
status.