Manager, Beyond Beer

Anheuser-Busch • Irving, TX

3d

About The Position

Anheuser-Busch has a leading portfolio in the Beyond Beer Segment with brands like Cutwater, Nutrl, Ritas, and Hoop Tea. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re looking for people like you to join our shared dream and purpose. We dream big to create a future with more cheers. Are you up for the challenge to continue to lead growth with our award winning portfolio?

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (emphasis in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is desired).
• Must be based in or willing to work from our Region office in Irving, TX.
• Basic knowledge of retail initiatives (particularly Category Management and information-based selling).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• High level of expertise in analyzing information and making information-based recommendations.
• Effective Communications/Presenting, follow-up, administrative and organizational skills.
• Field and retail sales experience in the beverage industry or other consumer products industries.
• Ability to work and drive positive results in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Driven to deliver results against stretch targets with a bias for action

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with syndicated data, software and measures is preferred.
• Understanding of A-B wholesaler network/processes a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business, brand budgets, sales strategy, distribution, innovation, supply, and pricing initiatives to sell our FMB and RTD brands in order to drive growth in a competitive segment.
• Work closely with wholesaler and local field sales personnel to align with ABI big bets, increase FMB and RTD brands visibility including activation and local sponsorships.
• Implement, manage, track execution, and evaluate results of distribution and space initiatives.
• Utilize a proven track record of multi-state stakeholder management while developing Wholesaler plans and budgets, prepare and present business reviews, and communicate activities effectively both internally and externally, working in close coordination with Key Account Managers, Beyond Beer Managers and other field team members.
• Build and cultivate effective relationships with CSO counterparts and peers across regions to create shared best practices and create plans in line with brand strategy.
• Build replicable content for field team (CD,CM, BBM) to leverage as part of WPPM process with Wholesaler partners.
• Act as Ultimate Regional Owner, managing Ad Hoc, Trade Marketing, and Logistical initiatives.
• Review strategies to increase profitability and sales for products with IRI, sales data and program execution recaps.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees