Brand Manager - Non Liquor

We are now accepting applications for the following position:

We are looking for Brand Manager to represent the non-liquor wholesale portfolio of Cayman Distributors Ltd to serve accounts within the Cayman Islands market as assigned by the Sales & Marketing Manager. Primary responsibilities are sales, brand development and promotion, and customer support.

• →Management of vendor relations
• →Management of depletion reports
• →Create and manage yearly marketing campaigns for all non-liquor brands
• →Communicates directly with non-liquor vendors to create and manage advertising budget for brands
• →Develop effective professional relationships with primary contacts in all assigned accounts; with the aim of “building businesses together.” Including providing training on features and benefits of CDL Brands.
• →Coordinate with all primary account contacts to set and maintain effective inventory levels of CDL brands. i.e., minimise out of stock situations but ensure effective rotation.
• →Coordinate with vendors and the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop and implement effective marketing strategies for CDL brands within ALL assigned accounts.
• →Implement all sales and promotional activities to assigned accounts as dictated by the General Manager, Wholesale.
• →Ensure customer orders are submitted within the agreed timescales. Coordinate with the Operations Dept to ensure effective delivery schedules/inventory requirements for all customers.
• →Monitor competitive brand activity in the market and provide feedback to management. Offer suggestions to combat competitive brand activity.
• →Maintain a high level of product knowledge and understanding of market trends in the global beverage industry. This could range from reading of industry related literature to formal educational courses.
• →Act as the first point of contact for all Accounts Receivable (A/R) issues for each of your assigned accounts. This means coordinating with primary account contacts to ensure that outstanding debt levels are minimised in accordance with Finance dept policy and direction.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ proven sales experience, preferably in the hospitality sector in the Cayman Islands
• Creation and managing of on- premise beverage Programs experience required
• Must understand product marketing and ability to manage promotional events
• An excellent understanding of the Cayman Islands beverage market including current consumer trends, both locally and globally
• A confident, positive and outgoing person is needed for this position
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills
• Comfortable presenting tasting seminars and public speaking
• Strong working knowledge of all major MS Office programs
• The ability to work long and often unsociable hours without immediate supervision
• Must enjoy working in a fast paced, target orientated team
• A valid Cayman Islands driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Salary Rate: CI$50,000 - CI$60,000 per annum + Bonus, commensurate with experience

Benefits: In accordance with Cayman Islands law

Location: Grand Cayman

Employment Type: Full Time