Craft Beer Manager

Breakthru Beverage Group • Las Vegas, NV

5d

About The Position

The Craft Beer Manager leads craft beer portfolio development, drives brand growth, and delivers product education and training to internal teams and customers. The role collaborates with suppliers and sales teams to develop marketing strategies, execute brand activations, and identify opportunities to increase sales and market presence.

The position partners with sales teams and accounts to develop beverage programs, manages departmental processes, consults on brand innovation, and maintains account relationships. It also works with suppliers and beverage experts to support marketing plans and account service, assesses potential suppliers, monitors market changes, and provides regular updates and reports to stakeholders. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent training and work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in bartending or management at a high-end cocktail or bar establishment, or experience in the relevant commodity; supplier experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills and proficiency with PCs, MS Office, and other computer programs, including presentation software.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and as part of a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
• Ability to execute large-scale cocktail-driven events while managing oneself and others.
• Empathy and accountability, with genuine care for customers and sales teams while achieving goals.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and obtain the information needed to achieve goals.
• Ability to develop and deliver cocktails with little or no notice.

Nice To Haves

• Supplier experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales teams to develop and execute beverage programs for local and national accounts, including fine dining, regional chains, hotels, clubs, and bars.
• Manage departmental processes and create systems to maximize efficiency and impact.
• Provide training to accounts on new brands, cocktails, and basic skills.
• Serve as an expert consultant on innovation brand assessment for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance account relationships.
• Partner with suppliers to develop plans that meet marketing strategies and supplier goals.
• Work with supplier beverage experts and ambassadors to provide service to accounts and internal teams.
• Identify potential new suppliers and assess opportunities.
• Implement monthly reporting and review meetings with managers to assess progress and identify opportunities.
• Establish projects and work with purchasing to adjust projections or orders in response to market changes, including new accounts, promotions, and the impact of other brands.
• Provide weekly recaps to internal stakeholders on trends, past and upcoming developments, and calls to action.
• Develop, manage, and maintain a spirits and cocktail database for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager