Sazerac Company Overview

375 Park Avenue Spirits was founded in 1981 and, in early 2015, became an independent subsidiary inside the Sazerac Company and, most recently, a fully integrated specialized branch in Sazerac. The company specializes in superior brands from around the world that drive innovation within their category.

The 375 Park Avenue Spirits portfolio spans the premium- to luxury-spirit categories and includes numerous expressions from leading international producers: Marie Brizard brands, La Martiniquaise brands, J.P. Wiser's® Canadian Whisky, Novo Fogo Cachaça, Kaiyo Whisky, Kelt Cognac, Dunville’s Irish Whiskey, Devil's River Whiskey, Castarède and Saint-Vivant Armagnacs, Antica Sambuca, Limoncello Rossi D'Asiago, Dolce Nero Espresso Liqueur, Warner's Gin, Scapegrace Gin, Inverroche Gin, Hooghoudt Genever, Tromba Tequila, Mizu Shochu, Ming River Baijiu, Peligroso Tequila, Rain Vodka, Sesión Tequila, SOHO Lychee Liqueur, Becherovka Liqueur, Jung & Wulff, Anora brands, and Wahaka Mezcal.

By aligning with brands that embrace 375 Park Avenue Spirits' values and vision, the company has created an environment of growth for supplier partners in the domestic market. In addition, 375 Park has forged relationships with over 35 countries and exports select brands worldwide.

Company/Location Overview

Why Sazerac? 

• Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.
• Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Career Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development programs to advance your career.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The 375 Park Avenue Spirits Area Manager is a driven, self-motivated, and solution-oriented sales professional with strong in-market execution capabilities and a passion for building brands at the account level. This role is responsible for executing 375 Park Avenue Spirits’ brand-building programs and initiatives across the state of New York.

This is a field-based sales position accountable for achieving annual depletion and net sales value targets across the full 375 Park Avenue Spirits portfolio. Success in this role is achieved through the development and maintenance of strong working relationships with distributor partners, account managers and buyers, key retail accounts, and state agency personnel, where applicable.

Location: NYC, Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County

Key Responsibilities (job responsibilities may vary by state depending on regulatory and compliance standards for the state):

• Build and grow key accounts across the territory, ensuring strong execution in distribution, programming, education, staff training, and in-market visibility.
• Partner closely with distributor sales teams, working independently to develop productive relationships and increase brand share of mind.
• Execute national brand programs locally, ensuring consistent and effective market rollout.
• Drive on- and off-premise execution, including menu placements, back-bar presence, displays, merchandising, and points of distribution.
• Lead and participate in GSMs, sales meetings, and brand launches to educate distributor partners and customers.
• Support annual planning efforts through collaboration and market input.
• Manage local POS ordering, allocation, and in-market execution.
• Plan and conduct regular distributor ride-withs and work-withs.
• Execute retail tastings and sampling events to build trial, awareness, and visibility.
• Monitor and report on market conditions, including distribution, pricing, displays, out-of-stocks, and competitive activity.
• Manage territory activities within established T&E and A&P budgets.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• 3+ years of adult beverage experience (spirits required; no non-alc or general CPG)
• Strong on-premise and/or off-premise execution background
• Proven ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
• Comfortable with frequent change and evolving priorities
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the NY territory
• Willingness to work nights/weekends as needed
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Microsoft O365 proficiency and social media fluency
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage territory activities effectively
• At least 21 years of age

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Experience with craft or boutique spirits, emerging brands, or beer distributors with spirits exposure

Physical

• Standing for an extended period of time

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 35 pounds without assistance

• Ascend or descend stairs

• Ability to drive and visit multiple accounts in one day

• Strong communication skills

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Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

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