On Premise Portfolio Manager - Colorado

Sazerac Company•, CO

10d•$71,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The On Premise Portfolio Manager manages and grows the Bond & Royal portfolio of brands in the influential independent on-premise space, focusing on 30 premium spirit brands and overall Sazerac growth. The portfolio spans multiple spirits categories, including Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, Cordials, Bitters, American Whiskey, Scotch Whiskey, Brandy, and Gin. This role is a pivotal Sazerac position for the on-premise channel in Colorado. It focuses on building and managing influential account relationships, driving quality distribution, securing menu placements, and leading education for wholesale partners, retailers, and consumers. The role contributes to the territory’s long-term strategic and commercial goals and requires regular field visits, sales and education initiatives, budget management, and distributor engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years old and a valid driver’s license.
At least 3 years of on-premise sales experience with an alcohol beverage supplier or manufacturer.
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends.
Working knowledge of the three-tier beverage alcohol distribution system.
Familiarity with luxury spirit brands and marketing.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Must reside in or near the territory.
Must be able to personally pay or charge ordinary and necessary business expenses that will be reimbursed in a timely manner.
Must be able to obtain the relevant solicitor’s permit in any state.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
WSET, CSS, or comparable certifications.

Responsibilities

Visit and support on-premise accounts in the field daily, meeting the monthly account-visit quota set by the general manager.
Achieve assigned KPIs, including distribution, menu placements, and volume initiatives.
Increase Sazerac’s presence across the account universe.
Drive sales and brand visibility, and provide appropriate support within assigned accounts.
Lead educational seminars for on-premise influencers, distributors, and internal teams.
Deliver category- and brand-specific training to wholesale partners, including proper sales techniques.
Provide cocktail suggestions and techniques, wait-staff training, and drink-pairing ideas.
Develop and manage a promotional budget to capitalize on local opportunities and track expenditures effectively.
Manage personal travel and entertainment expenses and promotional budgets.
Monitor distributor inventory, sales, and program execution.
Participate in distributor ride-alongs to build wholesaler relationships and ensure sales representatives are educated on Sazerac brands and mission.
Present sales programs at General Sales Meetings.