Wine Brand Manager - Kalamazoo, MI

Imperial Beverage • Kalamazoo, MI

10d • $77,000 - $99,000

About The Position

Imperial Beverage is hiring a Wine Brand Manager to manage its wine brands and product portfolio. The role involves selecting products, building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, setting up products in company software, developing launch plans, conducting audits, and managing product quality, pricing, and margins. The successful candidate will understand wine and the market and make informed decisions about the brands the company carries. This is a full-time position requiring Monday–Friday availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and experience, in Business Administration.
• One or more years of experience in the beverage industry at the wholesale level.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Advanced knowledge of wine.
• Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly and efficiently while remaining calm and professional.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Self-starter with high motivation and productivity.
• Strong analytical skills and numeric ability.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate processes and work well with various departments.
• Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license.

Responsibilities

• Meet with suppliers to discuss new products, updates, and annual plans.
• Create product launch plans and communicate them to the Sales team.
• Manage brand objectives and incentives for the Sales team.
• Manage pricing, including monitoring shipping costs.
• Deliver presentations at sales meetings as needed.
• Assist in organizing company trade shows.
• Negotiate contracts, set up new products in company software, perform audits, and manage product quality, pricing, and margins.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs and FSAs, for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting.
• 3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid parental leave for full-time employees.
• Weekly pay.
• Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement for a safe ride home.
• Company events and activities across Michigan.
• Domestic and international trips to learn about the beverage industry.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time