Market Sales Manager – Chicago

About Us

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, global wine and spirits company headquartered in Highland Park, IL. Owned and operated by the Berish family and partners, Sovereign Brands brings together first-class producers from the world’s most iconic wine and spirit regions to develop best-in-class brands. Sovereign has a portfolio of successful brands including Luc Belaire, a smash-hit line of French sparkling wines that has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking packaging and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. The company’s portfolio also includes McQueen and the Violet Fog, an extraordinary gin from Jundiaí, Brazil; Bumbu, an artisanal rum that ranks among the world’s most critically acclaimed rums, and Villon, a rich, spiced French liqueur with aromas of vanilla, chai and toasted oak. The Deacon, a premium blended Scotch Whisky made of Islay and Speyside malts, is Sovereign’s newest launch in collaboration with Pernod Ricard. www.sovereignbrands.com

Sales

Chicago, IL

Position Overview

Seeking an on-premise and off-premise Market Sales Manager for Chicago, IL who will be responsible for delivering volume, distribution, and merchandising performance across the assigned market. This is a remote position.

**Candidates must reside in the Chicagoland area.**

Primary Responsibilities

Manage Company brand portfolio within assigned market
Ensure the planning and implementation of sales programming in all markets
Ensure POS and other marketing assets are utilized in the field with correct programs
Merchandising and building displays
Implement creative programs to activate the consumer, including product sampling and demos
Spend time each month surveying the market to ensure that distribution, pricing, POS, displays, programs, menus, and ads are executed to standard
Travel within territory to actively engage accounts

Qualifications & Experience

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills, particularly verbal, including strong presentation skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work independently with little direction or supervision; “self-starter”
Willing to be very “hands-on” to get the job accomplished.
Proficient in Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, and Power Point
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and travel 4-5 days per week required
Minimum 1-2 years experience in the wine and spirits industry

Physical Demands

Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
Frequently required to travel
Frequently required to talk and hear
Frequently required to lift 65 pounds

Salary and How to Apply

The compensation for the position is: $60,000-$80,000

Interested candidates: Please email Resume/CV to careers@sovereignbrands.com and please include your salary expectations. Referrals, please include Sovereign Brands employee name.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sovereign Brands provides eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, and business line. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on non-discriminatory factors such as the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.