Market Manager-Chicago

This role is a remote position with an ideal base location in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.What The Role IsThe Market Manager for Cadre Noir Imports (CNI) will orchestrate and execute strategic brandinitiatives with distributors and retail accounts - On and Off Premise. The Market Manager willexecute local sales and promotion efforts to drive awareness, distribution, and revenue bycoordinating, strategizing, and teaming with local distributor personnel. In addition, this position willobserve, measure, evaluate, and report new information that potentially impacts CNI business in thestates. In addition, this position will observe, measure, evaluate, and report new information thatpotentially impacts CNI business.The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who brings energy, initiative, and drive to the work. TheMarket Manager must show an understanding and commitment to a professional work ethic in thecontext of this job opportunity.How You Will Spend Your Time?Manage, to CNI objectives, sales planning and priorities at the distributor and hold distributors accountable for resultsEffectively communicate and reinforce CNI brand objectives, time and again, as the most visible and committed supplier representative in the state, at the distributor and at retailBring a professional approach and appreciation for structured sales processes. Adapt to coaching and changeProvide distributor salespeople with tools and knowledge necessary to successfully execute CNI brand strategies and sales prioritiesDrive and reinforce CNI's sales, distribution, and placement standards at training events and retail calls, with every stakeholderMeasure, report, and review program results with distributor managers and CNI Director of SalesEstablish, grow, and maintain relationships with personnel in key retail accounts - On and Off PremiseCultivate key relationships with impact performers inside the distributors at all levelsStrategically and systematically manage territory for maximum coverage results, with frequent and timely contacts with key customers, accounts of influence, and remote distributor personnelManage calendar and time for maximized efficiency and strategyManage compliance with national accounts mandates and opportunities passed along from CNI National Account Teams - On and Off PremiseSubmit monthly market reports to the Director of SalesBring initiative and proactivity to continued learning and development. Utilize internal resources and coaching in addition to self-study and inquiry.Who You Are...Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or related discipline, or maysubstitute equivalent years' work-related experience for educational requirements.Three (3) plus years work related experience in beverage alcohol industryAnalytical skills, in particular gathering data from a wide variety of sources and presenting it in formats suitable for a wide variety of audiencesSales and Marketing "” Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systemsGood managerial and effective presentation skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsProficient in using Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointValued But Not Required Skills and ExperienceEmphasis in Management and/or MarketingAdvanced computer proficiencyPhysical RequirementsWhile performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.BenefitsSalary based on experiencePaid VacationPaid HolidaysBonus PotentialCar AllowanceCell Phone AllowancePartially company sponsored Health and Dental Insurance401K plan with Employer matchingThis role is a remote position with an ideal base location of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Created: 2025-01-14