Market Manager - Chicago
About The Position
The Market Manager - Chicago is responsible for managing and strategically growing Vinarchy’s business within an assigned market through strong leadership, distributor partnership, and best-in-class in-market execution. This role is highly field-based and focuses on building brand presence, driving distribution and sales performance, and strengthening relationships with key on- and off-premise accounts. You'll partner closely with the Regional General Sales Manager and distributor teams to deliver commercial targets and accelerate growth across the territory. This role is fully field-based and requires 100% in-market presence, supporting distributor execution, customer engagement, and brand growth across the assigned territory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in the wine, spirits, beverage alcohol, or CPG industry
- Strong understanding of distribution, promotion, and selling techniques within the beverage industry
- Experience working closely with distributor partners and managing key stakeholder relationships
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholders and teams
- Self-motivated with strong time management and planning capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales reporting tools
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the assigned territory
Responsibilities
- Achieve revenue, distribution, display, and by-the-glass targets set by the Regional General Sales Manager
- Drive strong brand presence and market penetration across both on-premise and off-premise channels
- Develop new volume opportunities through placements, promotions, and feature programs
- Manage and influence distributor partners to ensure strong execution against financial targets and KPIs
- Deliver sales training and brand education to distributor sales teams on market trends, category insights, and selling techniques
- Build and maintain relationships with key national, regional, and independent accounts
- Execute brand investment and promotional plans while evaluating ROI and performance
- Partner cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, trade marketing, and finance teams to drive growth initiatives
- Monitor market performance and ensure all activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations
- Lead best-in-class market activation and execution across the assigned territory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
