Brand Manager

Location

Waipahu, HI | United States

Job description

Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we live out our company’s purpose of connecting customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere we operate.

At Reyes Beverage Group, we’re proud to be the largest beer distributor in the United States — and distribute a growing number of spirits brands, too. We deliver over 325 million cases annually to over 115,000 retail accounts across the nation.

Island Distributing joined Reyes Beverage Group in 2023 and operates from four facilities on the islands of Hawaii (2), Kauai and Oahu. We proudly sell and distribute the widest variety of imported, craft and domestic beers, delivering over 8.9 million cases annually to more than 2,300 customers throughout the islands of Hawaii.

Are you ready to start or propel your beer career with the largest and fastest growing distributor? We represent the best brands in the country including Modelo, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona, White Claw, Heineken, Truly, Pacifico, Yuengling, Lagunitas, Blue Moon, and more! We offer competitive pay and benefits, best-in-class training, and advancement opportunities that will turn this job into a career. Tap into your talent by applying today!

Salary: $63,000-$85,000 Annually

Pay Transparency Statement:  
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.  

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Enhance supplier relations through development, communication, and monitoring of annual and monthly business plans
• Understand and communicate the supplier’s marketing plans and strategies to managers, sales and delivery teams
• Plan and monitor special events, work with’s, and customer contact. Maximize consumer sampling opportunities
• Communicate regularly with the brand managers on upcoming events, promotions and opportunities to advance the business in the market
• Involve supplier alliances and sponsorships with professional teams, social groups, fan clubs and industry organizations
• Be well versed with sales data systems in order to: prepare targeted plans, track activity, and report results versus goals
• Assist with inventory by monitoring seasonal and special order inventory levels. Work with suppliers and brand managers to create reliable suggested orders to assist the Purchasing Manager
• Monitor accounts to verify sales execution in conjunction with planned expectation
• Report execution deficiencies to sales management
• Manage the Point of Sale budget and work closely with suppliers on the order by providing suggestions that work in conjunction with retail needs
• Assure that all brand related activity requiring supplier reimbursement is correctly documented and provided to accounting on a timely basis
• Develop and distribute internal and external sales materials and newsletters
• Assist with Chain contract submission
• Manage price letter updates and sales teams notifications
• Any other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of marketing experience
• Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft office experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to communicate with customers, management and co workers
• Strong presentation skills either one on one or in a group setting
• College degree preferred
• Valid drivers license, reliable transportation and current automobile insurance with at least the minimum state required coverage levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

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