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Brand Manager
Kalamazoo, MI (On-site)
$77K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Summary
Owns product launches, pricing governance, and sales enablement for a wholesale beverage business, balancing supplier negotiations, contract setup, and audits to protect margins.
- Lead product launch planning, supplier updates, and cross‑functional execution with Sales.
- Own pricing governance, margins, and contract negotiations to protect profitability.
- Own sales enablement and events, including trade shows and presentations at sales meetings.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead product launch planning, supplier updates, and cross‑functional execution with Sales.
- Own pricing governance, margins, and contract negotiations to protect profitability.
- Own sales enablement and events, including trade shows and presentations at sales meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Business Administration
- One or more years of experience in the beverage industry on the wholesale level
- 21 years of age or older
- Advanced knowledge of beer
- Must possess superior communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and efficiently while remaining calm and professional
- Strong negotiating skills
- Self-starter, highly motivated with a high productivity level
- Strong analytical skills and numeric ability
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to coordinate processes and work well with various departments
- Ability to attain a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)
- 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
- 3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
- Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)
- Weekly pay
- Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
- Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
- Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
- Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family
Imperial Beverage
Imperial Beverage is a long-standing member of the Michigan beverage distribution community. Established in 1933 after the repeal of prohibition and purchased by Kalamazoo’s Cekola family in 1984, Imperial has grown from a one county beer distributor to a top 10 statewide beer, wine & spirits wholesaler. With 300 employees and 4 locations in Kalamazoo, Livonia, Ishpeming, and Traverse City, Imperial provides statewide coverage that serves every Michigan County, every week, all year long. Our knowledgeable staff works with our customers to fulfill our passion statement “Helping People Succeed,” by building profit and identity in their restaurants and retail locations through the selection of fine wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits, sodas and mixers from our diverse portfolio. We offer Health Insurance, 401k Match, Volunteer Program, Internship Opportunities, and more to Imperial Beverage staff. Interested in joining the Imperial Beverage family? Visit imperialbeverage.com/careers to learn more!
