Sampling beer like it's your day job? It could be! We are a top beverage sales company looking for a proven professional to manage our brands and huge portfolio of products. Our Brand Managers tell us they love to sample and pick out the best products for us to carry, the great suppliers they build relationships with, and their awesome co-workers!
Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)
401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)
Weekly pay
Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family
The minimum total compensation for this role is listed below; pay will be determined based on experience:
$77,000 - $99,000 per year
Eat. Sleep. Launch Beer. Repeat: Our Brand Managers not only get to pick out great products for us to carry, but they also negotiate contracts, setup new products in our software, create launch plans, perform audits, and manage quality, pricing and margins. We choose Brand Managers who know the product and the market and can make educated decisions for the brands we carry. They are also detail-oriented, organized, and have strong analytical skills. This full-time position requires Monday-Friday availability.
A Day in the Life
Arrive to the office ready to be awesome
Meet with suppliers to discuss new products, updates and annual plans
Create product launch plans and communicate with the Sales team
Manage brand objectives and incentives for the Sales team
Manage pricing, including monitoring shipping costs
Deliver presentations at sales meetings as needed
Assist in organizing company Trade Shows
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Business Administration
One or more years' experience in the beverage industry on the wholesale level
21 years of age or older
Advanced knowledge of beer
Must possess superior communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and efficiently while remaining calm and professional
Strong negotiating skills
Self-starter, highly motivated with a high productivity level
Strong analytical skills and numeric ability
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to coordinate processes and work well with various departments
Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license
Like a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed – at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, integrity, customer focus and the desire for hard work. Once all the work is done at our fast-paced company, we also like to have fun and lots of it!