Market Development Representative - Peoria, IL

Summary: Sazerac Company, a family-owned business with a rich history in the spirits industry, is seeking a Market Development Representative in Peoria, IL. This role focuses on driving sales growth through innovative solutions, brand building, and effective communication with customers and distributors. Responsibilities: - Implement and manage innovative solutions to boost business for assigned accounts, ensuring Sazerac brands soar in market share - Use consumer and category trends as your toolkit to educate customers, solve challenges, and skyrocket sales – building brands is an art - Lead distributors with in-store selling, marketing, and account execution - Help achieve volume objectives for the core brands in our diverse portfolio - Implement and execute programs that deliver on distribution, merchandising, display, and retail promotional goals – turning plans into results - Develop mutually valuable rapport with assigned customers by understanding their needs and requirements - Take center stage as the communication lead between key customers, wholesalers, and our internal dream team - We track established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure we consistently reach our goals Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - Minimum 1 year of professional field sales experience in alcohol-beverage or CPG (consumer packaged goods) industries - New college graduates require a sales/marketing internship or full/part-time sales role (preferably in consumer-packaged goods) and/or sales competition experience - Proven volume achievements and ability to deliver on distribution and retail promotional goals - Demonstrated successful use of sales data analytics and tools to drive sales results, identify market trends, and produce measurable results - A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory is required - Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends - Live in or near the territory - Ability to personally cover ordinary and essential business expenses that will be promptly reimbursed - Required to obtain a solicitor's permit in any state - Standing for an extended period of time - Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 35lbs without assistance - Ascend or descend stairs - Ability to drive and visit multiple accounts in one day - Strong communication skills Required Skills: Field sales experience, Sales data analytics Important Skills: Consumer packaged goods, Volume achievements Nice-to-Have Skills: communication skills Benefits: 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.