Brand Manager - Kalamazoo, MI

Imperial Beverage•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Beverage is seeking a proven professional to manage their brands and extensive product portfolio. Brand Managers enjoy sampling products, building relationships with suppliers, and working with great colleagues. This role involves picking out products, negotiating contracts, setting up new products in software, creating launch plans, performing audits, and managing quality, pricing, and margins. The ideal candidate understands the product and market to make informed decisions for the brands carried. They should be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position requiring Monday-Friday availability.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Business Administration
One or more years' experience in the beverage industry on the wholesale level
21 years of age or older
Advanced knowledge of beer
Superior communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and efficiently while remaining calm and professional
Strong negotiating skills
Self-starter, highly motivated with a high productivity level
Strong analytical skills and numeric ability
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to coordinate processes and work well with various departments
Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license

Responsibilities

Pick out great products for the company to carry
Negotiate contracts
Set up new products in software
Create launch plans
Perform audits
Manage quality, pricing, and margins
Make educated decisions for the brands carried
Meet with suppliers to discuss new products, updates and annual plans
Communicate launch plans with the Sales team
Manage brand objectives and incentives for the Sales team
Manage pricing, including monitoring shipping costs
Deliver presentations at sales meetings
Assist in organizing company Trade Shows

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSAs, FSAs
401(k) with Traditional and Roth options
Employer match on 401(k)
Immediate vesting for 401(k)
3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one
PTO accruing from day one
PTO rollover
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Weekly pay
Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
Referral bonuses