Chain Execution Manager - Houston, TX

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.
The Chain Execution Manager is responsible for executing the National and Regional programming within an assigned territory of accounts with the objective of supporting the organizations financial performance, distribution expansion, activation objectives, and share growth delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Communicate and execute Suntory Global Spirits programming in all chains.
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Assist General Market Merchandisers (when needed) in Key Accounts to further drive the impact of our portfolio.
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Work directly with Wholesaler Area Managers, District Managers and Merchandising Reps to maximize display and merchandising opportunities for Suntory portfolio.
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Monitor and evaluate program execution within the distributor sales force
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Lead sales meetings to educate Wholesalers on product and programs, give direction, track monthly goals and display success.
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Work with distributor partners to further their knowledge of the Suntory Global Spirits’ portfolio - Know features and benefits of our brands as well as competitor brands.
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Manage key accounts by targeting sales by brand and monitoring execution
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Assist in overall brand development by identifying new account opportunities and working with distributor partners to execute.
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Utilize market and account knowledge to assist in development of distributor programs
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Develop and maintain overall alcohol beverage knowledge.
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Recognize competitive activity and assess opportunity for the company.
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Manage budgets to maximize effectiveness.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree required
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0-5 years’ experience in the Spirits, Beer, RTD alcohol categories, with understanding of its route-to-market dynamics.
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Demonstrated track record of success in previous employment and/or academic pursuits.
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Interested in working in a fast-paced environment, and consistently interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Experience working with Wholesalers
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Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written
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Strong demonstration of fact-based selling skills
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Ability to travel frequently across the assigned market, periodically outside of market
Demonstratable Leadership Skills
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Engagement – dynamic individual with the ability to build trust quickly and communicate a strategy.
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Influence – ability to guide key stakeholders who potentially have competing agendas, focus on gaining alignment, not agreement.
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Negotiation – engaging in a dialogue designed to drive an outcome which satisfies various interests.
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Prioritization – effectively identifies and communicates high value opportunities
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Simplification – minimizes low value activities to maximize effectiveness and impact of their team.
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Collaboration – experience managing projects or initiatives across multiple functions.
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Orchestration – proven track record of coordinating a group of individuals around a shared ambition and holding them accountable for performance.

The salary range for this role is $65,000- $92,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.