Heritage Team - Sauza - NY

Inspiring conversations around the world, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., is building brands people want to talk about.  Consumers from all corners of the globe call for our brands, including Jim Beam® Bourbon, Sauza® Tequila, Canadian Club® Whisky, Courvoisier® Cognac, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Laphroaig® Scotch Whisky, Larios® Gin, Whisky DYC®, Teacher’s® Scotch Whisky, DeKuyper® Cordials and Liqueurs, Knob Creek® Bourbon and Starbucks™ Liqueurs.  Beam Global Spirits & Wine is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO), a leading consumer brands company with annual sales exceeding $8 billion.  For more information on Beam Global Spirits & Wine, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com. Our success and the quality of our brands are attributed to the talent of our people.  Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is composed of industry leading talent.  We take pride in offering a rewarding experience to employees around the world.  Training and developing our people, rewarding high performers and nurturing talented individuals is a top priority for us because, as a brand-led company, we know great brands don’t build themselves.  It’s great people who build great brands.  An equal employment opportunity employer, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is seeking talented, energetic, flexible individuals who are eager to put their talents and ideas to work in the exciting, entrepreneurial and rewarding environment of Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Building brands people want to talk about. Reports to: Brand Manager, Sauza   Basic function: Industry expert in the Sauza category focused on training and educating our customers (Retailers & Bartenders), our partners (Distributors) and consumers at the regional and local level on key product based messages (own and competitor portfolio) as a formal representative for the brand and distillery. Work with U.S. Brand Team, Regional Marketing and Public Relations teams to identify opportunities to optimize relevant Sauza portfolio representation & performance with key retail customers, across appropriate media vehicles and with the Distributor Sales teams within geographical area of responsibility as an industry and category leader. Utilize local market and category knowledge to provide input to and support of Local, Regional and National brand / portfolio plans, strategies and tactics. This includes the ongoing collation and submission of relevant competitor information. Develop and deliver comprehensive tailored training and education on all aspects of Sauza Category: its history, production techniques, key brands (own and others) and how to optimize commercial contribution from the category and our brands - to the Distributor, Trade, media, consumer and Portfolio Specialists. Identify, establish and foster strong, positive, collaborative relationships with key industry influencers / gatekeepers at consumer, trade or media level within geographical area of responsibility. Establish reputation for and be recognized as an industry and category expert based on Sauza category, industry and local market knowledge. As a credible, objective category expert this role will become a sought out source of information and advice for key customers (internal and external) & media representatives as evidenced by: Brand and portfolio performance PR and Media interactions Tasting & Educational Forums Consumer Relationship Events Special Events Be viewed as an extension of the distillery and a foremost expert, similar to a Master Sommelier, of the category, industry and products. Establish and maintain open communications and close working relationships with all critical departments, BGSW U.S. Marketing, Future Brands LLC., BGSW Sales Training Dept., key retailers, distributors and bartenders. Ability to track, measure and evaluate brand and market performance, as identified in brand scope of work, against assigned key performance indicators. Effectively manage approved budgets and schedule. Bachelors Degree. Minimum 4-6 years experience in Spirits Industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage and track budgets Clean driving record Benefits: We are very proud of our compensation/benefits package which includes: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (eligible on date of hire) Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement A generous retirement program which includes, profit sharing and 401(k) with match. Jim Beam Brands Co. is a subsidiary of Beam Global Spirits & Wine which incorporates all of the global distilled spirits operations. Beam Global Spirits & Wine is an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc., a consumer products holding company. For more information, please visit our websites at www.fortunebrands.com and www.beamglobal.com Please apply online with salary requirements NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Applicants must be US Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, Temporary Residents, Asylees or Refugees. Be a part of an American tradition. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=501651-3-853 Jim Beam Brands Co. is a subsidiary of Beam Global Spirits & Wine which incorporates all of the global distilled spirits operations. Beam Global Spirits & Wine is an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc., a consumer products holding company. For more information, please visit our websites at www.fortunebrands.com and www.beamglobal.comPlease apply online with salary requirements to: jbresume@beamglobal.comNO PHONE CALLS PLEASEApplicants must be US Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, Temporary Residents, Asylees or Refugees. Job Title: Heritage Team - Sauza - NY Company: Beam Global Spirits & Wine Location: US-NY-New York City Job Category: Marketing/Product