Market Development Manager - ID & MT

Constellation Brands•Boise, ID

21h•$80,600 - $123,400

About The Position

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love, pushing boundaries to think beyond today because we believe that elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. Our Wine & Spirits Division strives to lead the high-end market with a world-class portfolio of premium and fine wines and craft spirits that reflect authenticity, passion, and uncompromising standards—from soil to glass. Our success is powered by a high-performing, entrepreneurial team that moves with agility, works collaboratively, and is driven to win while growing their careers in a dynamic, rewarding environment. POSITION SUMMARY : The role is responsible for growing Constellation Brands Wine and Spirits in the ID and MT market. This role is responsible for the planning, communication and execution of the objectives with our distributor partners, market level accounts, field and retail marketing team as well as achieving the company’s sales and distribution objectives with focus on the depletion P&L.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent work experience
5 years of related wine industry experience required
Understanding of three-tier distribution system
Alcohol & Beverage industry highly preferred
Retail Experience
Experience in managing supplier/distributor business across an entire state
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including but not limited to Excel, Power Point, Word, SharePoint, Access and One Note
Proficient in the use of all category management software, concepts, analytical techniques; have a thorough understanding of syndicated data.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record and ability to insured by Constellations Brands
Must be able to travel via plane/train 20-35% of time
Frequent travel within assigned area of business via car, 60-75% of time
Lift up to 60lbs on a regular basis
Primarily office environment but may be exposed to a warehouse/distribution environment on a frequent basis
Must be able to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
Must have close vision, distant vision, ability to adjust focus, peripheral and color vision
Must be able to stand, walk, sit
Must be able to move up to 55 lbs.
Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance stairs/ladders
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
Must have close vision, distant vision, and ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a car and travel via plane/train as needed
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.
Lifting may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Sales Planning and Program Development In partnership with the State Leads and other Market Development Managers, develop assigned distributor business plan meetings, periodic team reviews, market surveys, competitive pricing surveys and general sales meetings with distributor partners and our National Accounts teams
Provide state lead or state director and assigned accounts with market intelligence and recommendations for effective planning and/or programming
Provide input into development of account specific category leadership strategy in partnership with retailer marketing, insights, and distributor teams.
Execute new product launches and line extensions to match company objectives
Manage all business facets in assigned area including but not limited to: pricing, revenue management, incentives, and trade support.
In Market Selling, Training and Relationship Development
Develop, cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships with BU VP, Sales Directors and other MDM’s and KAM’s
Leverage relationships to explore business opportunities throughout your assigned territory
Work with, coach and educate distributor sales members on Constellation Brands’ brand priorities and standards
Partner with Field Marketing and Brand Marketing to understand brand health and needs
Maintain Cru list relationships, to ensure CBI brands are getting placed and promoted in the top accounts in each market based on ACV
Administration and Analysis
Provide feedback to State Director or State Lead on market issues, opportunities, changes, distributor issues and competitive activity
Prepare and maintain all applicable financial records, budgets and forecasts for your assigned area
Conduct post-promotional analysis in conjunction with commercial excellence team (if applicable)
Conduct and report weekly progress checks of distributor performance for your assigned area
Insure required reports and T&E are turned in timely, as necessary, and budget is maintained
Utilize Compass, Northstar and all other CBI communication and collaboration tools