Advisor, On-Premise Hospitality - Dallas, TX

Snyder Jeff • Dallas, TX

295d • $75,000 - $103,000

About The Position

The Advisor, On-Premise Hospitality is responsible for driving brand and commercial performance across a territory of on-premise accounts for a large portfolio of spirits brands using strategic business solutions and hospitality industry expertise. Reporting to the Manager, On-Premise Hospitality, the advisor will leverage her/his industry know-how, brand programming and agency resources to provide value for on-premise customers (account decision makers) in turn building a long-term relationship for the portfolio.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the spirits or hospitality industry
• Distributor or broker experience is a plus
• Bar/restaurant/hotel operator experience a plus
• Growing network of industry professionals in market
• Knowledge of liquor laws, regulations, and rules
• Interest in growing knowledge in spirits history/production and cocktail culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Persuasive selling and negotiation skills are required to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to tailor communications for a variety of on-premise environments
• Deep understanding of market and industry trends
• Strong budget management skills
• Social media fluency
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel on an ad hoc basis including nights and weekends required
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to and from accounts
• Desire for mentorship and willingness to contribute to team culture
• Bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain all legal and marketing code guidelines
• Drive brand presence, performance and advocacy in various segments of on-premise accounts using strategic engagement activities and business-focused solutions
• Plan, track, and implement brand and portfolio engagement using performance data (volume, menu growth/share, activities) provided by agency and client
• Gain insight to consumer trends in various segments of on-premise accounts to inform customer (account) engagement sessions
• Utilize social platforms to support brand initiatives
• Complete accurate and timely management of agency initiatives including budget and expense management
• All reporting responsibilities
• Tracking and management of performance data using agency-appointed platforms
• Participation in all internal training initiatives
• Point of Sale, asset and warehouse management
• Brand, market, competitive and customer insight curation
• Seek, secure and facilitate opportunities to bring education team and its content to on-premise customers within territory
• Serve as key liaison between the portfolio, distributor, manager and customers for the accounts within the coverage territory
• Develop/deepen knowledge in spirits across several categories and skills in verbal and written presentation

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with match
• PTO time
• Bonus potential subject to applicable bonus plan terms and conditions
• Incentive opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services