Job Introduction
Are you ready to learn and be challenged as part of a highly motivated, trusted team at the heart of a thriving business? Our Off Premise National Accounts team is looking for a rare character to support the assigned accounts with responsibility to develop and implement HQ account strategies to achieve brand, volume, and KPI objectives. This role will establish strong relationships with account decision makers to maximize WG&S presence and will work closely with the Commercial team to ensure flawless execution of off premise chain programs through the distributors.
Main Responsibility
The National Accounts Manager – Off Premise will establish all WG&S activity in assigned National Accounts to include volume planning, spending initiatives, and KPI objectives. They will develop customized off-premise channel strategies and programs in order to secure account commitment while at the same time developing strong relationships with the Account Buyer/Category Manager to effectively enhance the WG&S portfolio of brands. The role will effectively communicate with internal National Accounts, Marketing, Commercial teams, and with external distributor partners to ensure execution of programs. They will monitor all market performance and program results through Nielsen tracking, in-market surveys, and Distributor reporting.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is required to have 5-10 years of experience calling-on off premise accounts spirits/wine accounts, with an emphasis on Retail National Accounts / Chain stores. A Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred; Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field is desirable. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the consumer products industry with experience in Category Management and the utilization of syndicated data. They will be a thought leader with strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Candidate will be expected to give compelling and insightful presentations, and demonstrate the ability to successfully work cross-functionally, while at the same time have a strong ability to work independently, This role is open to candidates in TX, CA, or FL.
This role is not eligible for international or local relocation. Must have valid driver’s license.
Full job description of the role can be found below in the PDF attachment.
What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous vacation entitlement.
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare that includes Medical, Dental & Vision
- Our employees can join our 401(k) savings plan. The company matches employees’ contribution up to 5%, in addition to a Discretionary Contribution.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life and AD&D cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary.
- Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We’re proud to provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.
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