Brand Development Manager - Houston

Round 2 Spirits•Houston, TX

13h•Remote

About The Position

The Houston Brand Development Manager is responsible for developing and growing Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka throughout the Greater Houston market. This role will focus on building strong distributor partnerships, increasing distribution, monthly volume goals, securing menu placements, driving activations, and developing relationships with key on-premise and off-premise accounts. Success in this role requires a highly visible market presence, frequent account engagement, and the ability to execute against aggressive growth objectives in one of the company's largest and most strategic markets. The BDM will report to the Region Vice President and will serve as an ambassador and brand advisor to consumers, wholesalers, and trade. The BDM will also represent the brand at regional and local industry and consumer events, and will serve as an important social media liaison for the brand in the local market, creating hyper-local content in real time, and providing that to the marketing team for syndication.

Requirements

Reside in the Greater Houston market.
3+ years beverage alcohol industry experience.
Supplier, distributor, or agency experience preferred.
Proven success building distributor relationships.
Experience managing both on-premise and off-premise accounts.
Ability to work independently in a remote field-based environment.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Strong presentation and account management skills.
Frequent moving of product cases, event materials and barware, up to 50 pounds.
Candidates must be available to attend consumer events, account activations, tastings, staff trainings, and industry functions outside traditional business hours.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Strong social media influence.
Ability to manage an ad hoc schedule.
A valid driver’s license and automobile or other form of transportation (travel within territory).
Outgoing, competitive personality with superior presentation skills.
Excellent budget management skills.
Must be able to thrive in a team setting.

Responsibilities

Be the face of our brand within the dedicated market and instill brand story and knowledge in multiple avenues each day.
Promote our brand within the targeted consumer audience, including trade and wholesalers.
Manage and attend monthly local events to drive and promote brand awareness.
Utilize all social platforms to support brand and company initiatives. All social media activity must follow company polices.
Seek and secure new brand and consumer opportunities within the assigned market to increase awareness and consumer engagement.
Promote and extend all brand relationships within the dedicated market.
Maintain all industry legal guidelines and maintain compliance with all company policies.
May be required to travel within an assigned territory of the dedicated market. This travel may be up to 50% of your time.
Complete timely expense reporting in compliance with company polices.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with distributor sales representatives, district managers, and leadership teams.
Conduct regular work-withs and market visits with distributor personnel to drive account execution and brand awareness.
Influence distributor priorities and secure support for key account initiatives and promotional programs.