Beer Activation Specialist

Company: Southern Glazer's Beverage Company
Location: West Greenwich
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Beer Activation Specialist

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Company Overview:
Southern Glazer's Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi-generational, family-owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience.
We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you've been looking for.
Position Summary:
This position specializes in Space Management and is responsible to ensure our brands are well represented and that our promotional activities drive customer engagement and sales growth.

Daily/Position Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
Promote brand opportunities in collaboration with the VP/GM to analyze pricing, analyze market conditions and evaluate opportunities for brand activation programs and take appropriate actions needed to attain market sales goals
Develop marketing strategies that utilize space management diagrams and outlines to drive customer engagement and promote sales growth while maintaining Southern Glazer's Beverage Company products at retail locations
Identify ways to use space more efficiently, understanding of pack out displays and adapting it to strategies that meet current and future needs
Implement the strategies to enhance the three basic elements of space management through space planning, space utilization, and space optimization for product promotions
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, sales reps and merchandisers to include coordination of multiple departments
Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years of sales experience in the beverage alcohol industry preferred
Previous knowledge of the alcohol industry (bartender, wait staff, liquor store) a plus
Tips Certified with ability to obtain a RI Sales License
Cicerone Certification Preferred

Skills/Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver license, vehicle and a responsible Motor Vehicle Record
Must live in the same state as the assigned territory
Ability to work full time flexible hours that may include early mornings and weekends as required
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required
Requires professional presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong Analytical, Critical-thinking, and Problem-solving skills
Proven organizational and time-management skills
Creative and out-going
What We Offer:
Southern Glazer's Beverage Company provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives-at work, and on the road.
Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.
Competitive compensation package
Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance
Guardian Dental insurance
VSP vision insurance
Hyatt Legal Plans
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company paid Long Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Insurance options
Medicare Specialist for retirement planning
100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs

EEO Employer Statement
Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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. Southern Glazer's Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.

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