Market Manager Illinois

(Candidate Must Be Located in Peoria, Champaign, or Springfield Areas)

Carbliss, a brand of SNFood & Beverage, is a rapidly growing family-owned and operated Ready to Drink Cocktail business focused on quality, excellence & innovation. We hire exceptional people who are passionate about leading and learning as part of their own career journey. From distribution to marketing, from sales to service, inspiration and motivation are at the core of what we do! An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to change directions quickly is a key to success in our business

What You Get To Do

• 90% in market position creating and growing accounts, 10% office and administrative
• Secure and expand distribution in assigned account base
• Ability to overcome objections, ask for the sale and submit an accurate order
• Ability to recognize, respond and communicate sales opportunities and threats
• Ability to pre-plan sales, territory and account specific objectives towards sales quotas and distributions
• Maintain weekly pre-plan for assigned territory
• Adhere to federal, state and company regulations that govern our industry
• Follow up on customer issues and concerns and follows through on customer commitments
• Create, maintain and update master sales route lists which include buyer information, sales call times, call back times
• Maintain a sales and display kit with all the necessary pricing, sell sheets, samples and point of sale material
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with both on and off premise accounts
• Assist customers with new product placement, promotions, & sales trends
• Exhibit discipline and resourcefulness to meet/exceed assigned monthly quotas and placement objectives
• Participate in sales meetings and on/off-site trainings
• Interact respectfully and maintain communication with inter-company departments, distribution partners (merchandisers and delivery drivers) as well as customers and suppliers
• Flexibility in hours which include early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Adaptability and ability to assist a variety of internal customer groups and varying personality types on a daily basis
• Monitor inventory to maintain proper amount based on sales trends, promotions, seasonal changes, and new product placement
• Utilize point of sales materials, build displays and merchandise shelves
• Plan and execute product samplings in both on and off premise accounts (Minimum of 2 per week)
• Utilize Customer Relationship Management Tool (Hub Spot)

What We Value and Essential Skills We Expect

• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of sales experience in a related field (distribution, hospitality, supplier or beverage industry) is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as persuasion skills
• Goal oriented, focused, and assertive
• Strong knowledge of liquor industry and its retail consumers is preferred
• Intermediate computer skills are required (Microsoft Office)
• Reliable car and ability to travel
• Valid drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance is required
• Ability to acquire and maintain necessary liquor sales persons permit
• Ability to acquire and maintain any other permits, licenses, etc... that may be required by the Company
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand pricing and promotional models
• Must be able to interact with team members on all levels
• Advanced selling and strategic thinking skills
• Must be able to make sound decisions
• Valid driver's license, insurance and satisfactory driving record required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds repetitively on an occasional basis
• Use arms, wrists, hands, grasp, reach
• We offer a professional, safe and friendly work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay structure.

Great Work and Social Environment

SNFood & Beverage offers a great working environment & benefit programs to full time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401K
• 6 weeks paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Yearly all-inclusive trip for (2) - 1 Week
• Base Pay Quarterly Bonus
• Car Allowance

SNFood & Beverage is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SNFood & Beverage does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.

Candidates currently employed by Carbliss wholesalers or distributors will need written permission to be considered for a position.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)