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: $106,400 - $126,350, 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:
The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible for bringing the AB portfolio to life across wholesalers, retailers, venues, and events. The role combines trade marketing, activation, sponsorships, and execution leadership. It requires strong organization, creativity, communication skills, and flexibility to support nights and weekends for events and activation.
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:
Lead On-Premise strategy and local execution of plans.
Own On-Premise channel performance and identify execution opportunities with wholesalers.
Drive: Brand planning / Sampling execution / Event and venue activations
Own local sponsorship negotiations and activation budgets.
Manage mobile asset deployment and support venue CAPEX execution.
Partner closely with top wholesalers to ensure execution against plans.
Own execution KPIs for On-Premise plans.
Lead implementation of brand programming in Off-Premise channels to drive volume and share growth.
Communicate priorities and results weekly and monthly.
Cascade annual and trimester plans, initiatives, and programs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and maintain effective working relationships with distributors, top level account decision makers, and all internal stakeholders
Must reside in Houston, Texas
High level of company products and beer industry knowledge
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and third-party partners
Highly self-motivated and results oriented with ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and comfortable with presenting to groups
Strong organizational & planning skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Effective time management in planning daily routines, wholesaler visits, and event activations
Willingness to be flexible with schedule based on needs of business
Bachelor's Degree required; MBA Preferred
5-7 years of sales and/or marketing experience, preferably in the beverage or consumer products industry
Thorough knowledge of AB sales and marketing strategies and procedures
Must possess a valid driver’s license
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!
Skills Required
- Must reside in Houston, Texas
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5–7 years of sales and/or marketing experience, preferably in beverage or consumer products
- High level of company product and beer industry knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of AB sales and marketing strategies and procedures
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with distributors, account decision makers, employees, customers, and third-party partners
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with ability to work independently
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to work flexible schedules based on business needs
- Valid driver’s license
- MBA
Anheuser-Busch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anheuser-Busch and has not been reviewed or approved by Anheuser-Busch.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong overall, with many noting solid base pay for hourly roles and favorable total compensation relative to similar employers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and, in some cases, strengthened pension or retirement provisions are highlighted as valuable parts of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with HSAs/FSAs and wellness resources, are frequently described as robust.
Anheuser-Busch Insights
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.
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