Trade Development Specialist

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Support the Trade Development team to assist in the communication and execution of marketing activities including tracking, development of presentations, programming, and other administrative duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate New Supplier onboarding


• Book and invoice In-Market Sampling events


• Oversee Tasting company compliance
  
  
  
  • Review invoices for compliance
  
  
  • Create/Manage Blanket POs
  
  
  
  


• Ongoing program communication to Sales and Executive team


• Assist in the development of marketing strategies, programs and presentations


• Populate and maintain various program and activity trackers, guides, calendars, and brand information


• Maintain an understanding of supplier brand strategies, pricing, promotions, and shelf positioning


• Support the collection of digital images and content for new suppliers


• Proof Florida DBO support through managing, planning, design and implementation of digital marketing assets and promotional materials


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree and three years of experience or equivalent education and related experience


• Proficiency using: 
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and One Note
  
  
  • Adobe Creative Suite including: Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premier Pro
  
  
  • Internet based programs such as: Bananatag, Canva
  
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in related field


• 2 or more years of diverse marketing and administrative experience in the adult beverage


• Proficient working knowledge of computerized applications, for example, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email, and specialized business applications software


• Must require little direction or supervision; goal-oriented focused, creative and assertive


• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities on tight deadlines and maintain a high level of quality output


• Strong analytical, leadership and verbal/written communication skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [email protected]