Coordinator, Compliance

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

Reporting to the Sr. Compliance Manager, this role is responsible for the distributor contract transaction process for the United States (buy/sells, simple brand additions, and territory appointments, etc.) and will interact with the Senior Commercial Leadership Team. This position will prepare all correspondence to distributors and individual states, notify team members and update internal systems. This role will also handle simple templated agreements including sponsorship and nondisclosure agreements. This person should possess the ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision, and have the skills to deliver professional, neat and error-free work product with exceptional attention to detail and adherence to schedules.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Distributor transactions (buy/sells, terminations, appointments, etc.) (40%)

• Coordinates internal approvals of distributors’ transactions
• Processes transactions including , drafting of letters, completing US Distributor Agreements and/ or Amendments
• Tracking of all the correspondence that is sent to the distributors and received from them
• Coordination of having documents signed as needed
• Researching any territory discrepancies or questions on contract distributor territories
• Communicate information regarding transactions to appropriate employees
• Maintaining of all distributor documents physically and digitally
• Maintaining and Updating related company systems

Participates on US product launches (25%)

• Work with Commercial Team on simple product launches to gain approvals for brand(s) added to distributors’ agreements.
• Prepare and send out to the distributors amendments to the agreements updates with new brands added and discontinued brands removed
• Tracking of the amendments
• Follow up with the distributors on amendments not received
• Filing the brand amendments physically and digitally
• Maintaining and Updating related company systems
• Communicate information to appropriate employees regarding status of the brand amendments

Processing of summited templated agreements (Sponsorship, Nondisclosure, etc) (25%)

• Log submitted agreements into the tracking sheet
• Verify that no changes were made from the template
• Work with Contracts Team if there are changes

Special Projects (10%)

• Conducts research, gathers and compiles data, and conducts knowledge translation of Distributor Administration and compliance information in a manner that is concise and easy to understand.
• Other projects and responsibilities as directed by Manager

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 1 year of relevant experience
• Must be expert in Word, with a proficiency in Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of alcohol beverage industry preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Must be a self-starter, well-organized and able to multi-task and prioritize
• Must be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to express complex concepts, business situations and opinions in a clear and practical manner.
• Possess excellent verbal/written communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of company management
• Possess an attention to detail

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary $57,000 - $71,000 in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.​

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.​​

Salary : $57,000 - $71,000