Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cohesive and collaborative business objectives with the Sales Department to drive execution against company goals
• Be a strong advocate for accountability and results
• Manage Supplier Marketing Budgets, as well as, other Marketing Budgets
• Monitor inventory levels of managed products to minimize code issues and product destruction
• Build relationships with Columbia's supplier partners
• Prioritize and monitor sales execution versus Supplier ABPs
• Conduct market analysis to identify challenges and opportunities for growth
• Provide guidance and ideas to organize effective marketing events, working the local on-premise teams
• Assist in pricing of products, including discount schedules
• Direct successful launches of new suppliers and new products / brands
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Solid knowledge of the beverage alcohol three-tier system, including compliance
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

People Management

This position will manage an assigned list of suppliers, as well as participate in the recruitment of new potential partners.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This job also operates with direct contact to sales teams and customers in the field.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days/hours of work vary, and may include weekends.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

• Demonstrable experience implementing successful business objectives
• Demonstrable experience driving results and achieving business objectives

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or advanced degree
• Supplier or brewery experience

Compensation

• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.

Classification: Exempt
Reports to: VP of Marketing