Tequila Market Manager New York

<strong>Tequila Market Manager - New York</strong><p><strong>Location:</strong><span> New Jersey</span></p><p><strong>Brand:</strong><span> Bandero Premium Tequila</span></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong><span> Full-Time</span></p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong><span> $100,000 Base Salary | Commission | Full Benefits</span></p><strong>About Bandero Premium Tequila</strong><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>As Bandero continues to grow its national footprint, New York 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 from the ground up, secure influential placements, and become an important part of the brand’s continued expansion.</span></p><strong>Position Overview</strong><p><span>We are seeking an experienced, connected, and results-driven </span><strong>New York Market Manager</strong><span> to lead Bandero Premium Tequila’s growth throughout the state.</span></p><p><span>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 most important wine and spirits markets in the country.</span></p><p><span>The New York 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.</span></p><p><span>The ideal candidate has strong roots in the New York 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.</span></p><p><br></p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><strong>Distributor Management</strong><ul><li><span>Work closely with Bandero’s distributor partner to execute sales programs and achieve market goals.</span></li><li><span>Build strong relationships with distributor leadership, managers, and sales representatives.</span></li><li><span>Conduct regular distributor meetings, sales presentations, ride-alongs, and account visits.</span></li><li><span>Motivate and support distributor teams to increase placements, reorders, and overall sales.</span></li><li><span>Monitor distributor inventory, depletions, execution, and performance against established goals.</span></li><li><span>Ensure distributor activities remain aligned with Bandero’s sales strategy and premium brand positioning.</span></li></ul><strong>Account Management and Sales</strong><ul><li><span>Leverage existing relationships and build new connections to grow Bandero’s presence throughout New York.</span></li><li><span>Secure new on-premise and off-premise placements.</span></li><li><span>Develop relationships with key buyers, beverage directors, restaurant groups, retailers, bars, hotels, lounges, nightclubs, and other influential accounts.</span></li><li><span>Manage existing accounts and identify opportunities to increase reorders, menu placements, displays, and promotional support.</span></li><li><span>Create targeted sales plans for priority accounts and high-value opportunities.</span></li><li><span>Maintain a consistent market presence through regular account visits and follow-up.</span></li></ul><strong>Brand Building</strong><ul><li><span>Serve as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador for Bandero Premium Tequila.</span></li><li><span>Host tastings, staff trainings, buyer presentations, events, and activations that reflect Bandero’s premium image.</span></li><li><span>Educate distributor teams, retail staff, bartenders, servers, and consumers on the Bandero portfolio and brand story.</span></li><li><span>Identify local partnerships, sponsorships, and events that can increase visibility and consumer engagement.</span></li><li><span>Ensure Bandero is represented professionally and consistently across all customer and consumer interactions.</span></li></ul><strong>Market Development</strong><ul><li><span>Identify opportunities for expansion throughout New York.</span></li><li><span>Monitor competitive brands, pricing, promotions, account activity, and market trends.</span></li><li><span>Provide insight into the New York market landscape, culture, and key industry players.</span></li><li><span>Help develop localized sales, marketing, promotional, and activation strategies.</span></li><li><span>Collaborate with compan