Ensure all business intelligence program tracking is accurate, timely and aligns with regional and individual state reporting **Additional Primary Responsibilities** + Develop and enhance relationships with the trade through participation in food/wine/industry-related events + Survey retail outlets monthly to determine and track competing brands and wholesalers + Coach, direct, and counsel team on overall performance; define expectations and monitor progress + Attract, retain, and motivate the team to maintain an engaging work environment and to ensure sound policies and procedures adhered to + Perform other job-related duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Seven years of relevant experience + Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed + Must possess a valid driver license and secure and maintain auto-liability insurance by state laws **Physical Demands** + Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device + Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping + Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours + May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs _This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. **Primary Responsibilities** + Maintain constant communication modes between Division field sales team and supplier marketing (brand & local) + Implement and drive company-wide sales strategies to achieve sales goals + Plan, execute and evaluate sales, promotion, and marketing programs + Lead and direct the Supplier Planning Initiatives, including supplier meetings, programming communication, and business review/planning meeting with SGWS leadership + Direct the design, planning, and implementation of new and existing marketing initiatives that align with supplier goals + Manage purchasing, supplier shipment, and local delivery of assigned-supplier portfolios for incentive planning and inventory + Ensure brand pricing and gross profit is aligned to strategy by channel + Assist Commercial Finance team in the management of funds and banks as related to local marketing and brand planning + Utilize various available analytic tools to identify local market intelligence and opportunities – consumer shifts/trends, channel dynamics, key account (NAOP/ chains) dynamics, etc.
