National Account Manager – Pacific Northwest
About The Position
Asahi Beer USA is seeking a National Account Manager for the Pacific Northwest region, with a preference for the Seattle Area. This field-based sales role focuses on growing the company's portfolio of premium beverage brands, including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz, within the off-premise retail landscape. The ideal candidate will be a "hunter" with established distributor relationships and a proven ability to drive placements, programming, and performance across Grocery, Mass, Convenience, and Drug channels. This is a growth-oriented role focused on expanding market presence and increasing brand availability, visibility, and velocity.
Requirements
- A track record of winning — new placements, strong sell-in, real results.
- Deep experience in National or Regional Account Management in beer, RTD, or beverage alcohol.
- Established buyer and distributor relationships in the California market.
- Fluency in off-premise retail — Grocery, Mass, Convenience, and Drug.
- High personal accountability and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, market-facing environment — not despite it.
- Off-premise retail account management (large and small format).
- Buyer and distributor relationship management.
- New distribution and placement execution.
- Program sell-in and promotional planning.
- U.S. three-tier distribution system knowledge.
- Beer and/or RTD category expertise.
- Strong analytical and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Own and grow a defined account list across large and small format off-premise retail.
- Drive new placements and program sell-in across Grocery, Mass, Convenience, and Drug.
- Build and leverage strong buyer and distributor relationships to move the needle.
- Be the go-to channel expert within your Sales Division.
- Increase availability, visibility, and velocity of Asahi Super Dry, Twisted Shotz, and Zeitaku Shibori.
- Partner with Trade Marketing and Brand teams to bring programs to life in market.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Eligible to participate in the company's annual performance-based bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
