Key Account Manager - Florida, On Premise

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Key Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of key retail partnerships and focus on growing them—not just maintaining them. You’ll manage relationships with on-premise accounts across Florida, building and executing strategies that increase distribution, grow share, and support long-term success. This is a visible, customer-facing role where your ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and follow through on plans will have a direct impact on performance.

What You’ll Do

• Own and grow relationships with key account decision-makers across North Florida, building joint business plans that drive distribution and volume

• Develop and execute chain-specific strategies across pricing, promotions, and assortment to accelerate share growth

• Track performance using KPIs and data tools, holding partners accountable and adjusting plans to deliver results

• Partner with distributors and internal teams to ensure best-in-class execution of national and regional priorities

• Bring forward market insights, trends, and opportunities to continuously strengthen account strategies

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 3 years of key account sales experience within CPG or alcohol beverage, including managing corporate/HQ relationships
• Proven track record of driving growth through chain-level strategy, execution, and customer influence

Preferred: 

• Experience managing regional or national off-premise accounts
• Direct experience in spirits or beverage alcohol industry
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience using data to inform account strategies

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds 

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here. 

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. 

What’s Next: 

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email. 

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