Brand Manager - Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive product planning and supplier coordination for beer SKUs in a wholesale beverage setup.

  • Own product launch planning, supplier communication, and pricing audits.
  • Must-have: Negotiation and presentation skills in beverage wholesale.
  • Standout: Full lifecycle management from contracts to margins across departments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Arrive to the office ready to be awesome
  • Meet with suppliers to discuss new products, updates and annual plans
  • Create product launch plans and communicate with the Sales team
  • Maintain product data in company software and track code dates
  • Audit product and check for discontinued items
  • Manage brand objectives and incentives for the Sales team
  • Manage pricing, including monitoring shipping costs
  • Deliver presentations at sales meetings as needed
  • Assist in organizing company Trade Shows
  • Negotiate contracts, setup new products in our software, create launch plans, perform audits, and manage quality, pricing and margins

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Business Administration
  • One or more years' 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)
  • 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
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Imperial Beverage

3.6 Glassdoor

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!

Founded in 1933
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
213 employees (32 in marketing)
49% recommend to a friend
76% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.2%
Direct
32.7%
Referral
5.9%
Social
12.8%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~213

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
28 (13% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
5 years