Tequila Market Manager New Jersey

Location: New Jersey, New Jersey, United States Tequila Market Manager – New Jersey<p><strong>Location:</strong> New Jersey</p><p><strong>Brand:</strong> Bandero Premium Tequila</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $85,000 Base Salary | Commission | Full Benefits</p>About Bandero Premium Tequila<p>Bandero Premium Tequila is a fast-growing premium spirits brand entering an exciting new stage of national expansion. With increasing distribution, major retail opportunities, high-profile events, and strategic partnerships, Bandero is building meaningful momentum across the United States.</p><p>The brand is expanding its presence in key markets, developing strong relationships with leading distributors and retailers, and creating memorable consumer experiences through tastings, sponsorships, hospitality programs, and brand activations.</p><p><br></p><p>As Bandero continues to grow its national footprint, New Jersey represents a major opportunity for visibility, influence, and long-term sales growth. We are seeking a driven Market Manager who is excited to help build the market, secure influential placements, and become an important part of the brand’s continued expansion.</p><p><br></p>Position Overview<p>We are seeking an experienced, connected, and results-driven <strong>New Jersey Market Manager</strong> to lead Bandero Premium Tequila’s growth throughout the state.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing brand at a pivotal stage and play a direct role in shaping Bandero’s success in one of the country’s most important and competitive wine and spirits markets.</p><p>The New Jersey Market Manager will be responsible for increasing sales, supporting distribution teams, securing new on-premise and off-premise placements, and building lasting relationships with key accounts and industry leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate has strong roots in the New Jersey hospitality and beverage community, existing relationships with buyers and decision-makers, and the entrepreneurial drive to build a premium spirits brand in a competitive market.</p><p><br></p>Key ResponsibilitiesDistributor Management<ul><li>Work closely with Bandero’s distributor partner to execute sales programs and achieve market goals.</li><li>Build strong relationships with distributor leadership, managers, and sales representatives.</li><li>Conduct regular distributor meetings, sales presentations, ride-alongs, and account visits.</li><li>Motivate and support distributor teams to increase placements, reorders, and overall sales.</li><li>Monitor distributor inventory, depletions, execution, and performance against established goals.</li><li>Ensure distributor activities remain aligned with Bandero’s sales strategy and premium brand positioning.</li></ul>Account Management and Sales<ul><li>Leverage existing relationships and build new connections to grow Bandero’s presence throughout New Jersey.</li><li>Secure new on-premise and off-premise placements.</li><li>Develop relationships with key buyers, beverage directors, restaurant groups, retailers, bars, hotels, lounges, nightclubs, and other influential accounts.</li><li>Manage existing accounts and identify opportunities to increase reorders, menu placements, displays, and promotional support.</li><li>Create targeted sales plans for priority accounts and high-value opportunities.</li><li>Maintain a consistent market presence through regular account visits and follow-up.</li></ul>Brand Building<ul><li>Serve as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador for Bandero Premium Tequila.</li><li>Host tastings, staff trainings, buyer presentations, events, and activations that reflect Bandero’s premium image.</li><li>Educate distributor teams, retail staff, bartenders, servers, and consumers on the Bandero portfolio and brand story.</li><li>Identify local partnerships, sponsorships, and events that can increase visibility and consumer engagement.</li><li>Ensure Bandero is represented professionally and consistently across all customer and consumer interactions.</li></ul>Market Development<ul><li>Identify opportunities for expansion throughout New Jersey.</li><li>Monitor competitive brands, pricing, promotions, account activity, and market trends.</li><li>Provide insight into the New Jersey market landscape, culture, and key industry players.</li><li>Help develop localized sales, marketing, promotional, and activation strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with company leadership on programs designed to increase distribution and brand awareness.</li></ul>Reporting and KPIs<ul><li>Track and report on placements, reorders, depletions, sales targets, account activity, and promotional effectiveness.</li><li>Maintain an organized pipeline of prospective and active accounts.</li><li>Provide regular market updates, sales reports, competitive insights, and opportunity assessments.</li><li>Manage market expenses responsibly and submit timely documentation.</li><li>Work toward clearly defined sales and distribution goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience in sales, brand building, market management, or account management in the New Jersey market.</li><li>Existing relationships with New Jersey buyers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, bars, hotels, nightlife venues, or hospitality groups are strongly preferred.</li><li>An established book of business is a significant plus.</li><li>Demonstrated success opening new accounts and growing existing business.</li><li>Experience managing, supporting, and motivating distributor partners.</li><li>Strong understanding of the New Jersey wine and spirits market, including its culture, key accounts, and industry landscape.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship-management, and organizational skills.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to manage a large territory independently.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li><li>Passionate about premium spirits and building a growing brand from the ground up.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends, for events, tastings, and activations.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel throughout New Jersey as required.</li><li>Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.</li><li>Must meet all legal requirements for representing and promoting an alcoholic beverage brand.</li></ul><p><br></p>What We Offer<ul><li>$85,000 annual base salary.</li><li>Commission based on sales performance.</li><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Accrued paid time off and sick time.</li><li>Paid company holidays.</li><li>Reimbursement for approved business and travel expenses.</li><li>Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in growing Bandero Premium Tequila throughout New Jersey.</li><li>Opportunity for advancement as the brand continues to expand nationally.</li></ul><br/><br/>Please 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