Now Hiring - WhistlePig Whiskey - Manufacturing Key Account Manager, Limavady - Tampa in Tampa, FL

Full description of the position

WhistlePig Whiskey is a growing company and our Sales & Marketing teams are growing along with it! We’re looking for a Key Account Manager to support our growth goals with Limavady, a whiskey with a nod to the past and a great vision for the future.

Position Summary:
This is a role for a self-starter with recent bar experience, whose roots in their local scene are deep and well-established. We need an entrepreneurial spirit, a builder of brand engagement and relationships at all levels - on- and off-premise channels - who thrives in a rapid change environment. Responsible for driving consumer engagement, brand awareness, and visibility in top ACV accounts, this role will also assist in executing any marketing initiatives & programs within key footprint metro cities for new brand launches. Executing monthly KPI goals in on & off premise accounts as set forth by the Chief of Sales, this role is considered part of the Sales team with a dotted line to Sr Brand Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Target account lists to be created with RM/Chief & distributor partner in each market for volume & accts sold, 80% on and 20% off-premise
• 4 Brand trainings & events to be executed on-premise monthly. Monthly budget to support events
• Monthly retail tastings in top retail accounts
• Execute all GSM’s, distributor work withs, and walk around tastings
• Activate consumer/trade events to generate awareness, engagement, and trial
• Open and regular communication with distributor leads in order to achieve goals
• Monitor and provide monthly detailed recaps of all programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• 3+ years spirits industry experience required
• Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit; exhibiting passion, ambition, hard work and leadership to drive commercial success
• Must be results oriented and able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Self-disciplined and flexible self-starter, with confidence and drive to work independently and meet all project deadlines, including frequently working outside standard business hours
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required including the experience and ability to present in front of both large and small groups

Location & Travel:

• Must live in or no more than 20 minutes outside of city
• Must have own transportation

Compensation:

• Base salary of $50K, annually, plus bonus; structure based on KPIs
• Generous and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with company match
• 10 PTO days + paid sick time + company holidays
• Phone & Internet allowance
• Laptop provided
• T&E budget based on market activation & limited travel (defined by CSO)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Travel requirement:

• Travel

COVID-19 considerations:
Our employees are required to show proof of up-to-date vaccination against Covid-19 per current CDC guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tampa, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bar: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location