Sales & Marketing Manager (Korean Bilingual)

Job Description Location: New York, NY About the Company: Our client, a prominent player in the beverage industry, is actively expanding its presence in the U.S. market. As part of a globally recognized group, the company distributes alcoholic beverages, including soju, rice/fruit wine, and beer. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee the entire sales and marketing function while directly driving business growth through strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Manage the overall sales and marketing operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Sales Execution: Lead by example by actively engaging in sales efforts, building strong client relationships, and developing new business opportunities. Distributor and Account Management: Oversee relationships with distributors and manage key on-premise and off-premise retail accounts, focusing on the East Coast, particularly New York, NY. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Analyze sales performance and prepare comprehensive reports on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Strategic Planning: Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies to achieve sales targets, including market development initiatives. Field Activities & Market Research: Regularly visit retail accounts to ensure effective field operations and conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities. Promotional Campaigns: Design, coordinate, and monitor promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and sales. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to align marketing strategies with sales goals. Requirements Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the alcoholic beverage industry or a related field. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Location Requirement: Must be based in or near New York, NY, with the ability to travel frequently to visit accounts. Language Skills: Fluent in verbal and written English; Korean language proficiency is a strong plus. Travel: Willingness to travel by air and automobile; a valid driver's license and a background check are required. Additional Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills Self-motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented Ability to develop and maintain relationships within the spirits industry is a plus Benefits Benefits: Medical, dental, and life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Lunch reimbursement This position is ideal for a results-oriented leader who excels in managing both strategic and operational aspects of sales and marketing. If you are passionate about the beverage industry and eager to lead a team to success, we encourage you to apply.

Created: 2024-11-05