Trade Marketing Specialist Beer-Georgia, Alabama

Overview
Georgia Crown Distributing Co. is looking for a Trade Marketing specialist-Beer.
Position will be responsible for managing and marketing the Crown Companies beer portfolio in Georgia and Alabama.
Responsibilities
Fulltime position. Position will be responsible for managing and marketing the Crown Companies beer portfolio in Georgia and Alabama.
This will include all channels of distribution across both states.

• Position duties include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain pricing in all channels accurate and current.
• Review financials on a weekly basis to maintain margin and profit thresholds.
• Establish relevant marketign programs with our supplier networkt & internal makreting manager to effectively represent our portfolio at retail.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with current & future suppliers.
• Build key business relationships with key retailers in both markets.
• Proactively communicate all important information in a timely manner to our sales team. This to ensure they have the updates to maximize execution in trade. This could include but not limited to ( New Items, Pricing Changes,
• Seasonal Arrivals, Inventory Updates, Retail Programs & Chain Activities)
• Will assist procurement and warehosue teams with inventory management and maintain consisitnet freshness dates in our warehouse.
• Regularly be in retail across all channels of distribution to inspect that marketing plans and pricing strategies are being implemented.
• Attend all beer festivals and outside activities on the beer brands we represent.
• Work with General Managers, Chain Directors, and Sales Supervisors to help our overeall beer business grow and build "Tool Box" with them for ultimate success.
• Keep Account Receivables current within company guidelines for all suppliers. Review this monthly and assist business office with aircover should and issue arise.
• This position will share our supplier network with another Trade Marketing Specialist. Each specialist will need to work in conjunction with their counterpart to insure overall success in this commodity.
• Ability to work as a "Team" is a must in this role as we depend on multiple departments in our daily acitivites.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• College degree preferred but, not required.
• 5 years sales experience in the alcoholic beverage industry (wholesale, supplier, restaurant or hotel experience preferred).
• Must have above average beer knowledge.
• Computer proficiency to include, but not limited to: Windows, Excel, Powerpoint, Word & Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, mathematical, time management, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
• Must have attention to detail in all aspects of role.
• Background checks (i.e. Police backgrounds, reference checks)
• Motor vehicle record will be pulled to establish employment eligibility
  • no DUI, reckless driving, or hit and run in past 5 years
  • no more than two moving violations in past three years
• Drug Free Workplace.
• EOE.

Benefits Include:

• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (7 per year)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Non-smoking work environment
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
  *benefits subject to eligibility requirements