Area Manager - 375 Park Ave - New York

Sazerac Company • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The 375 Park Avenue Spirits Area Manager is a driven, self-motivated, and solution-oriented sales professional with strong in-market execution capabilities and a passion for building brands at the account level. This role is responsible for executing 375 Park Avenue Spirits’ brand-building programs and initiatives across the state of New York.
This is a field-based sales position accountable for achieving annual depletion and net sales value targets across the full 375 Park Avenue Spirits portfolio. Success in this role is achieved through the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with distributor partners, account managers and buyers, key retail accounts, and state agency personnel, where applicable.
Location: NYC, Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County

Requirements

• 3+ years of adult beverage experience (spirits required; no non-alc or general CPG)
• Strong on-premise and/or off-premise execution background
• Proven ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
• Comfortable with frequent change and evolving priorities
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the NY territory
• Willingness to work nights/weekends as needed
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Microsoft O365 proficiency and social media fluency
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage territory activities effectively
• At least 21 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with craft or boutique spirits, emerging brands, or beer distributors with spirits exposure

Responsibilities

• Build and grow key accounts across the territory, ensuring strong execution in distribution, programming, education, staff training, and in-market visibility.
• Partner closely with distributor sales teams, working independently to develop productive relationships and increase brand share of mind.
• Execute national brand programs locally, ensuring consistent and effective market rollout.
• Drive on- and off-premise execution, including menu placements, back-bar presence, displays, merchandising, and points of distribution.
• Lead and participate in GSMs, sales meetings, and brand launches to educate distributor partners and customers.
• Support annual planning efforts through collaboration and market input.
• Manage local POS ordering, allocation, and in-market execution.
• Plan and conduct regular distributor ride-withs and work-withs.
• Execute retail tastings and sampling events to build trial, awareness, and visibility.
• Monitor and report on market conditions, including distribution, pricing, displays, out-of-stocks, and competitive activity.
• Manage territory activities within established T&E and A&P budgets.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees