Market Manager, Innovation

Boston Beer•Denver, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are currently hiring a full-time , Market Manager, Innovation for Denver, CO and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate will live in the Denver Metro Area or surrounding suburbs. The Market Manager for Innovation is integral in the successful launch and roll out of a new product. The role will serve as a liaison between the Sales force and Innovation teams to drive the distribution and retailer activation for an emerging brand to achieve key metrics needed to further expand. The Market Manager for Innovation regularly travels for meetings, trainings, and to service retailers and wholesalers within the assigned market. Please note that while this position is listed as “working remotely”, our sales positions are field based and require you to live within the territory listed to visit accounts, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Requirements

4yr/Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of experience in sales and/or the food and beverage industry
Wholesaler management experience
Ability to build, grow, and maintain sales relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Can work and partner effectively across multiple business units and teams
Ability and desire to travel to other markets as-needed for meetings and trainings

Nice To Haves

A driven individual with an entrepreneurial spirit

Responsibilities

Execute internal sales objectives & improve account conditions using BBC systems and selling processes
Learn and be proficient in beer industry knowledge, brewing, and BBC product styles
Hunt for new business opportunities while growing current business
Utilize effective verbal and written communication with wholesaler, accounts, and coworkers, including the ability to deliver impactful presentations
Use internal and external data to plan and identify opportunities across the launch market
Build strong relationships with wholesalers and retailers by providing leadership and training across defined geography
Regularly benchmarking progress against the Goals, Strategies, Objectives and Tactics for the launch back to cross-functional partners and leadership
Manage budget for launch relative to sales initiatives
Conduct monthly/quarterly Planning & Review meetings to benchmark current progress to goal and sell BBC objectives