Category Development Specialist - Warren, Sussex & Morris Counties

Category Development Specialist - Warren, Sussex & Morris Counties

Join the team at New Jerseys largest wine and spirits distributor! At Allied Beverage Group, were proud of our dynamic, family-based culture and our role in keeping the beverage industry moving. If you're looking for a great company with great peoplethis is the place to be!

Overview

The Category Development Specialist role will be responsible Hemp Direct Sales, RTD, Low and No Activation inclusive of achieving customer objectives in both the Off & On Premise, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and targets by implementing strategies and tactics while managing customers in a manner that will achieve profitable long-term growth for Hemp, Low / No Alcohol brands within the portfolio.

Responsibilities

Customer

Sales of THC Hemp Beverage Portfolio

Deliver on volume and profitability objective by brand

Ensure compliance to Corporate Hemp / RTD / Low / No Alcohol Brand Strategies

Increase the quality / quantity of accepted innovative business building proposals

Cold Box Management

Category Management

• Understand best practices
• Apply comprehensive market, product and consumer information to generate brand and volume building activities

Increase number of accounts where we are considered trusted advisor :

Meet and exceed customer expectation on fundamental business needs

Organizational

Identify and adopt key account management best practices beyond customer and industry

Lead development of annual plans for key accounts that reflect agreed brand and customer strategies and support the delivery of business goals

Develop preferred supplier status with accounts by participating in the accounts planning process

Communicate market, brand and consumer developments / trends / best practices inside and outside the category and / or industry

Influence Allied Beverage Group sales teams to develop account specific programs in line with RTD / Low / No Alcohol brand strategies using local consumer insight as well as category trends.

Recommend suitable account specific brand and volume mix targets

Oversee account performance and implement corrective business building actions

Proactively participate in strategy briefing sessions and provide continuous feedback on execution and program effectiveness

Ensure delivery of specific Category Management guidelines and principles to strategic account category manager resource aligned against customers

Set and achieve KPIs (Depletions, Distribution, Ads, Displays, Features, Shelf Execution, Digital Posts, Menu Placement, Wells, House Pours, POS, Permanent Signage etc.)

Engage in relationship building activities with buyer for all key accounts

KPIs

Weekly Pre-plans and Recaps

Achieve Hemp Beverage Sales and Distribution KPIs

Achieve monthly KPI Goals

Communicate and Manage Targets

Work with Allied Beverage Group Managers on key priorities

Responsibility for Core list of Off Premise accounts

Responsibility for Geographic Area for Portfolio of Brands

Plan & Prepare Account / Activities

Account Business Reviews

Activate Hemp / RTD / Low / No Alcohol Brand Marketing Programs

Execute Retail Controllables and Brand Standards at L3F

Account audits

Assess and implement account needs

Consumer Sampling

Staff Education

Digital Posts

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this role is $60,000. In addition to salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more.

Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group

Industry Leader We are New Jerseys Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor

Culture We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration

State of the Art Facility We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019

Your Continued Growth Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 9,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time

Competitive Pay and Quality Benefits Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits package

Allied Perks! Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Allied Beverage Group participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States.

EEO and AI Disclosure Statement

Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

As part of our recruitment process, Allied Beverage Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters in identifying qualifications and experience that align with the requirements of each role. The tools do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. If you have questions about this process or need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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