What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with starting salary between $60000 - $80000 / year plus incentives and auto allowance eligibility. The expected first year earning is between $75000 - $90000. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Additional Information:
- Desired Experience: Wine & Spirits knowledge with previous On-Premise / Sales experience in the Beverage Alcohol industry.
Overview
The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for managing and strategically growing SGWS's business through influential leadership.
Primary Responsibilities
- Accountable for achieving revenue, margin, and gross profit targets as set by the Sales Director.
- Communicate local program spending effectiveness to maximize the company’s profits. Help determine the ROI on outlined focused initiatives
- Responsible for accurately analyzing and projecting quarterly and monthly business for assigned territory
- Strategically provide the shared team with conflict resolution, removal of performance obstacles, and/or relationship concerns among key accounts in the region
- Identify market trends and developments in product categories, geographic regions, and among the entire account base, so you are at the forefront when compared to the competition
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field or 3-5 years of industry related sales experience
- 3-5 years of industry-related sales experience
- Possess a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of state registration and insurance, and an acceptable driving record
- Manage and stay within a budget that may be assigned on behalf of the company
- Must demonstrate a strategic, analytical thought process
- Possess a clear understanding of financial acumen
- Ability to analyze data available to anticipate potential issues and proactively model potential solutions
- Strong communication, organization, and commercial planning capabilities
- Proficient using Compass, Diver, Excel, and Proof
- Ability to understand supplier strategies and capability of aligning with internal and external teams
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
- Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
- Work week will often exceed 40 hours including working mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays when required
- May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 40lbs
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
