Duvel Moortgat USA is internationally recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment. The Duvel Moortgat family includes Duvel USA, Boulevard Brewing Company, and Brewery Ommegang. Our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We are currently seeking a Market Manager to oversee the North Carolina/South Carolina territory. The preferred candidate will live in, or be willing to relocate to the Raleigh area. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate activities of wholesalers within assigned area of responsibility, ensuring the implementation of all sales and marketing programs for the entire portfolio

Motivate distributor management and sales force in order to achieve sales objectives, including the development and oversight of wholesaler incentive programming

Focus on selling products and/or upgrading number of product lines across distribution channels

Identify core accounts that are not being penetrated with Duvel USA products and develop a plan to establish business with such accounts

Collect data on distributor pricing, distribution, volume and general market information.

Compile and submit reports required for the sales division

Operate effectively within corporate and budgetary guidelines

Conduct wait-staff/bartender educations, beer tastings and beer dinners

Ensure proper merchandising of on- and off-premise accounts

Plan and execute on-premise promotions as required

Be responsible for the allocation and use of all point-of-sale materials

Develop and maintain close relationships with key accounts both on and off-premise

Work with local distributors to increase brand awareness and consumption

Train, schedule and manage 3rd party sampling teams

Track and monitor progress in all identified accounts

Observe all state and federal laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of malt beverages

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree

Three to five years malt beverage experience, preferably with at least one year at a wine or beer distributor

Ability to interface with various levels of management, at wholesale as well as retail

Self-motivation and ability to work with limited amount of direction; ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak in front of large groups, conduct staff trainings and evening functions.

Strong work ethic; demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities

A competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality

Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results

Willingness to travel overnight, reliable transportation and a good driving record

Willingness and availability to work nights and weekends

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point.