Administrative Assistant

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.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our growing team in Highland Park, IL. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with all departments in the company and will also support the Executive Management team. This position will be responsible for general office management & support, product development, brand registration & licensing, and vendor relations.

There is tremendous opportunity for a professional looking for valuable experience in an entrepreneurial and fast‑paced environment with the opportunity to make an immediate impact within the company.

This position is 5 days in office in Highland Park, IL

• Provide support to executive management team
• General administrative and office management duties
• Maintain a detailed and organized filing process for new product development
• Packing and shipping samples
• Organizing and ordering office supplies
• Keeping office organized and in a neat and clean environment
• Interpret data obtained from market research and surveys and utilize data to make effective business decisions
• Contact potential customers through emails, telephone, etc.
• Establish good working relationships and rapport with clients
• Research new product ideation and competitive information
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 1‑3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage projects from inception to final execution with little supervision
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and going the extra mile
• Ability to multi‑task

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

The compensation for the position is: $50,000 – $55,000

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

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.