Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $104,800 - $124,450, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
Partner directly with dedicated main house wholesalers, cultivating a strategic relationship at a higher level of the wholesaler organization, in Tucson, Arizona. Using a strategic, forward-thinking mindset, elevate AB’s role & presence with wholesalers in your specific market. Support wholesalers while driving commercial ownership and strategic oversight of the annual business plan.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build strong business relationships with key wholesalers and internal partners and ensure alignment between company and customer objectives
Build strategies to drive Anheuser Busch's commercial priorities to deliver results
Partner with Commercial Director, TMM, and other internal teams, along with wholesaler teams on all issues and sales opportunities, including merchandising, marketing, sales, ride withs and any other relevant plans/actions in the market
Communicate results, priorities, and programs weekly/monthly with Wholesaler and Commercial Director
Manage Commercial plan development, Wholesaler Joint Business Plans (WJBP), and critical Commercial processes, including but not limited to:
Pricing strategy development & price increase sell-in
Cents per case audits
Forecasting Reviews
Manage end-to-end Wholesaler Management and relationships, including Wholesaler planning & performance routine/meetings (innovation, channel, and non-alc), Trimester planning & strategy implementation, and AOE & WEA assessments
Oversee and own the Sales, Share and Financial performance of dedicated main house wholesalers
Provide routine report-outs through the Sales Performance Reviews with senior management
Understand the market dynamics and industry-specific trends and landscapes to bring new insights and solutions to drive results and lead future growth
Full understanding and ability to leverage tools at your disposal to provide strategic oversight of the business: IRI, CSR, Business Objects, VIPR, RMIS, etc.
Support and manage pilot projects on an ad-hoc basis
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Must live in Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred
3+ years of Sales and/or Marketing experience preferably in the beverage or consumer package goods industry
Ability to understand and develop strategic direction and plans to drive results
Strong internal and external customer service and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with employees, customers, and all external partners
Ability to thrive in a highly competitive and dynamic work environment with exceptional time management skills
Highly self-motivated and results oriented with ability to influence and negotiate with partners
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, syndicated data and internal system tools
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
BENEFITS:
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
Free Beer!
Top Skills
What We Do
For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking and emergency drinking water programs to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home.
We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you.
As America’s leading brewer, we are committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
