Specialist, Product Commercialization

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

The Specialist, Product Commercialization will be responsible for project management support for key business Product Maintenance, Graphics Refresh and Cost Savings projects related to Finished Goods

Accountabilities:

• Provides project management leadership to support the delivery of all assigned projects.


• Develops project plans with input from all functional partners.


• Manages timely progression of various projects. Prepares and maintains clear and accurate communication and project documentation.


• Present crucial project updates and timelines to Manager


• Lead weekly Commercialization Meetings with cross functional team.


• Coordinate packaging preproduction process from Design Frozen to Art Release to printers.

Key Metrics & Financial Targets:

1.Provide flawless commercialization support of Mark Anthony initiatives.

2.Deliver projects within scope, time, cost and quality requirements.

3.Managing multiple relationships both internally and externally.

Own:

• Project Management / Product Commercialization


• Develop and execute project plans

Infuence:

• Efficient project execution.


• Risk mitigation / issue resolution

Critical Relastionships:

• Brand Development Managers, Brand Managers, Compliance, MAB PMs, Creative Directors, Liquid Development Team, Master Data

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

• Highly communicative and focused on pre-emptive problem solving with strong written and oral communication skills.


• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently with attention to detail.


• Quickly identifies issues and able to prioritize as needed.


• Identify timeline conflicts or risks and successfully manage through basic timeline challenges.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic business environment and deliver across multiple priorities.

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary from $74,000 to $88,000 based in Chicago, IL


• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions


• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits


• Company matching 401(k) contributions


• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays


• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.​

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.​​

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy â€‹to stay ahead of industry giants.​