Now Hiring - Edrington - Manufacturing Market Manager in Newport Beach, CA

About Edrington

Salary

Position Summary

Job Description

• Understand the strategic direction for the assigned territory across relevant channels and segments with emphasis on Macallan and Breakthrough Brands’ activation to support brand development.
• Assist in communicating the Strategic Direction and Edrington priorities to Distributor Sales Teams at the local level. Instill belief and create buy-in throughout distributor teams.
• Work effectively with Division Marketing team and Operations to deliver against the Strategic Imperatives of the organization, delivering exceptional in market results.
• Understand how to optimize allocation of Edrington and Distributor resources (including LMF if applicable) against portfolio brand standards within the assigned territory.
• Drive leading global luxury and super premium brands to deliver yearly depletion and profit growth while simultaneously engaging in long term brand building activities.
• Accelerate the growth of a Edrington brands with emphasis on top 3 focus brands in local market.
• Cultivate new opportunities for a strong core business and optimize E-commerce programs and distribution.
• Support the continued evolution of the Edrington Americas business to develop gold-standard organizational capabilities.
• Deliver against depletion targets, grow brand value to deliver the annual profit plan within the territory.
• Capture and report all trade and consumer interactions and activations in Go Spot Check. Analyze effectiveness of activities through reporting.

Skills and Experience

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience Previous industry experience a plus, but not required
• 3+ years’ experience in a fast-growing FMCG environment, Alcohol Beverage Industry or luxury brand experience is highly desirable
• Passion for super premium brown spirits (Scotch, Rum, Bourbon, Tequila)
• Motivated self-starter, gregarious personality, articulate, charismatic, polished, and professional
• Ability to manage a broad network of internal and external partners
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and a positive attitude when facing opportunities and challenges
• Exceptional organizational & event production/management skills
• Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people
• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Use of social media (Facebook, Instagram) & technology where appropriate within Edrington policy
• Ability to work independently, manage a personal schedule, think creatively
• Event Production and Management
• Role requires evening and weekend coverage – full-time role with non-standard hours
• Commercial experience is desired, marketing experience a plus
• Experience and/or understanding of on/off premise environment
• Knowledge of syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen)
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Overnight travel required as needed to conduct job function
• Valid driver’s license
• Must reside in SF area
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Eligible to work in the US
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Benefits And Perks

• 25 days of paid time-off, 8 paid holidays, end of the year break and office closes every Friday at 1PM
• 100% employer paid health benefits for employee and dependents
• Competitive 401K company match
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance
• Pre-tax benefits
• Mentoring
• Global Wellbeing program

Equal Opportunities