Retail Specialist - Chicago

Illinois, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own field and off-premise account execution with KPI-driven selling, sampling and relationship building to lift sell-in and visibility for Angel’s Envy.

  • Field Execution & Relationships: Build key account connections with staff and decision-makers to drive recommendations and upsell opportunities.
  • Sampling & Merchandising: Organize educational sampling and strategic displays to boost conversions and reinforce brand priorities.
  • Insights & Reporting: Monitor competitors and market trends, translate them into actionable opportunities, and report weekly objectives and progress.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide Continuous Support: Schedule and activate monthly KPIs within an assigned off-premise target account list to provide continuous support and enhance sell-in and sell-through of the product.
  • Sampling Coordination: Organize and execute educational sampling activities aimed at promoting recommendations, increasing conversion rates, and leveraging product cases effectively.
  • Account Relationship Management: Foster and maintain relationships with staff and decision-makers at selected off-premise accounts to encourage recommendations and sales of Angel’s Envy.
  • Brand Awareness & Visibility: Elevate awareness of Angel’s Envy through proactive education and engagement initiatives within the target market. Additionally, increase brand visibility through execution of strategic merchandising efforts that align with Brand priorities and guidelines.
  • Market Insights: Monitor and gather competitive trends and information from various sources including the market and social media. Transform these insights into actionable opportunities to strengthen the brand.
  • Reporting: Provide comprehensive recaps in real time and send weekly reports detailing objectives, achievements, and plans for the upcoming week to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Regional Manager of Commercial Planning and the local team to identify market opportunities and align strategies with market needs.
  • Sales Enhancement: Drive commercial success, specifically focusing on the rate of sale, through strategies such as upselling, securing multiple SKU distribution, and optimizing visibility and displays.
  • Budget and Time Management: Ensure the delivery of KPIs on time and within budget constraints. Track time effectively to plan, manage, and report on all activities in the field, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
  • Scheduling: Must have the flexibility to work nights and weekends and occasional Holidays.

Requirements

  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, proactively and take initiative.
  • Must have an understanding and be passionate about the spirits industry, especially the bourbon category.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and assigned budgets.
  • Influential and excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will have opportunities to display excellent verbal communication skills while also delivering impactful presentations in front of groups of people.
  • Possesses strong time management skills and adheres to deadlines.

Nice to Have

  • Previous retail/spirit industry/distributor experience is highly preferred.
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$178.4K
Traffic Source Mix
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10.8%
Direct
46.6%
Referral
35.1%
Social
6.9%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

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456 (32% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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Funding

Total Funding
$92.6M
Last Raise
$56.7M
Private Equity, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2022
    Private Equity Round
  • Oct 2015
    Venture Round • $56.7M
  • Jan 2012
    Venture Round • $35M

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