Market Manager

Heaven Hill Brands

Market Manager leading Heaven Hill Brands’ business performance across Empire Merchants network in New York. Responsible for distributor relationships, inventory management, and sales objectives.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain strong relationships with Empire Merchants distributors (Upstate and Metro) to achieve agreed-upon distribution and sales objectives.
Partner with the New York Regional Manager to identify high-impact strategies and prioritize efforts aligned with organizational goals.
Serve as the primary contact for distributor sales teams, (Upstate and Metro) ensuring clear communication of local and national objectives, programs, and sales initiatives.
Maintain accurate pricing structures and collaborate with FP&A to update PSM.
Manage purchase orders, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and communicate consistently with operations partners.
Submit invoices on time to maintain accurate accounts receivable records and complete bill-backs in TPM.
Collaborate with distributor partners to develop programming that supports KPI achievement.
Educate distributor sales teams, including GSMs, on brand priorities, education, programs, and execution expectations. Also, educate Heaven Hill sales team on key programs, and execution expectations.
Maintain a strong presence in distributor offices and regularly meet with sales representatives and management to drive alignment with Heaven Hill Brands’ goals, including leading quarterly business reviews and assist with Top-to-Top Meetings between Heaven Hill and Empire Merchants.
Conduct in-market workdays independently and alongside distributor sales team.
Ensure timely execution of National Account mandates and pricing requests.
Lead new product launches to achieve volume and distribution targets.
Review program performance and execution updates with distributor management.
Maintain accurate records of distributor profiles, organizational structures, and competitive brand alignments.
Manage personal T&E expenses and local SAB and LMF budgets responsibly.
Stay current on customer, consumer and competitive trends.
Maintain knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations, and policies affecting the market, and keep management informed of relevant changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field; may consider equivalent experience for education
Minimum five (5) years’ sales experience in the spirits or wine industry
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather data from multiple sources and present insights effectively to diverse audiences.
Strong knowledge of sales and marketing principles, including product promotion, sales strategy, customer engagement, and sales systems.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate options and recommend effective solutions.
Effective leadership and presentation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Customer-centric mindset with strong negotiation and business development capabilities.
Proficient using Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with distributor databases and tools used for business communication and analytics.
Ability to travel up to 50%
Valid Driver’s License Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
FSA/HSA
401K match
EAP
Maternity/Paternity Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experienceanalytical skillssales strategycustomer engagementproblem-solving skillsnegotiation skillsbusiness development

Soft Skills

leadership skillspresentation skillsoral communication skillswritten communication skillsinterpersonal skillsrelationship-building skillscustomer-centric mindset

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in ManagementBachelor’s degree in Marketing