Market Manager​/Off Premise | Beverage Alcohol Sales

LOCATION

Chicago Niles Oak Brook Schiller Park

WORK TYPE

Full-time Remote / Field-Based

COMPENSATION

Starting at $6,000 - $10,000 per month

* 1099 independent contractor arrangement with a planned transition to W-2 employment as the brand portfolio expands and defined business milestones are achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Territory Sales & Business Development

• Drive new distribution, account acquisition, product placements, and sales growth across on-premise and off-premise accounts.
• Conduct regular field visits to restaurants, bars, hotels, liquor stores, and retail accounts.
• Grow sales velocity, improve brand visibility, and develop repeat business.
• Build relationships with key buyers and account decision-makers.
• Execute promotions, tastings, sponsor ships, and brand activations.
• Develop territory plans and deliver against sales KPIs.

Distributor & Account Partnerships

• Build relationships with distributor sales representatives, district managers, and market leadership.
• Influence distributor execution and drive accountability for brand priorities.
• Lead distributor presentations, sales meetings, and product training.
• Represent Prometheus as the local market expert and brand advocate.
• Market Strategy & Communication
• Share competitive intelligence, market trends, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate on brand strategy, trade marketing, and commercial planning.
• Participate in team meetings and performance reviews.

Market Strategy & Communication

• Develop territory plans and deliver against quarterly and annual sales KPI’s.
• Share competitive intelligence, market trends, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate on brand strategy, trade marketing, and commercial planning.
• Participate in team meetings and performance reviews.
• Own end-to-end sales and communication from presenting and selling to the customer, to working with the distributor to input orders
• Utilize data provided to inform decision making, strategy to achieve overall success for your portfolio of business

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of outside sales experience within beverage alcohol is required.
• Experience in distributor sales, supplier sales, territory management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the three-tier distribution system.
• Established distributor, independent retail, and on-premise relationships required.
• Experience analyzing and utilizing sales data to inform decision making and achieve results, inclusive of KPI achievement.
• Proven ability to develop accounts, secure placements, and grow sales.
• Experience across on-premise and off-premise channels.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Comfortability around managing a field based territory to achieve results with limited in-person management oversight
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial, trustworthy, and comfortable managing a field-based territory.

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURE

• Starting at $6,000 per month.
• 1099 independent contractor arrangement with a planned transition to W-2 employment as the brand portfolio expands and defined business milestones are achieved.
• Full benefits, 401(k) matching and paid time off associated with applicable W-2 employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and move up to 55 lbs
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel via car, plane, or train as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A Portfolio, Not Just a Product:
  Represent multiple beverage brands and build your reputation across a growing portfolio.
• Own Your Market:
  Open doors, build accounts, win placements, and turn your work into market growth.
• Relationships That Matter:
  Work with distributor leaders, supplier partners, key buyers, and industry decision-makers.
• Freedom to Build:
  Shape your territory strategy, manage your pipeline, and make an impact…