Liquid Death Water Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Liquid Death is a better for you beverage company that will murder your thirst with a wide range of low calorie beverages from water to iced tea to energy drinks. Our goal is to be the funniest beverage brand on earth and to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun.
Location Requirement: field based remote in South Texas
(Candidates must be based in or near Austin or San Antonio to be considered for this role)
Reports to: Regional Distributor Manager
Travel: up to 40% field based travel with some overnight stays required
Sales Territory: San Antonio, Texas
Liquid Death is a better for you beverage company that will murder your thirst with a wide range of low calorie beverages from water to iced tea to energy drinks. Our goal is to be the funniest beverage brand on earth and to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun.
Role Overview:
The Sales Execution Manager (SEM) role is your opportunity to be a driving force behind sales success. You'll partner with distributors to maximize sales, bring the brand to life in stores, and take ownership of local market execution. From engaging key buyers to tracking distributor performance, you'll play a pivotal role in uncovering opportunities to grow our brand. We're seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in the art of selling and is ready to make an impact.
Responsibilities:
Distributor Partnership Management:

• Collaborate with distributors on key sales activities such as "work withs," sales meeting kick-offs, and local chain wired selling initiatives
• Develop relationships with NA Brand Managers within local distributor partners (DP) and key account teams and inventory ordering team
• Benchmark and establish clear expectations for DP performance
• Create systems for DPs to drive KPI's and brand revenue goals
• Analyze the distributor structure & making recommendations to the DP

In-Store Execution: Oversee merchandising and promotional execution in national and regional chain stores, ensuring product placement and compliance with brand standards.
Data Analysis & Forecasting: Use VIP data to track distributor performance and support accurate purchase order forecasting.
KPI & Performance Tracking: Support the management of key performance indicators related to distributor sales growth and in-store execution.
P&L Management: Create accurate and timely forecasts for case volume, spending & profitability.
Merchandiser Training & Development (If Applicable): Lead training for Merchandiser(s) to enhance selling capabilities and market readiness. Manage training programs for merchandisers to ensure effective product placement and promotional execution.
Brand Messaging: Educate distributors on the Liquid Death brand narrative to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent in Business or Sales Marketing
• 4+ years of relatable Regional Sales Management, Territory Sales, or Distributor Partner Management experience within the Beverage and Distributor Sales Environment where strategic planning (to include KPI tracking, market analysis, and using data-driven insights) to identify growth opportunities were critical to success
• 2+ years of experience in the South Texas beverage industry / CPG strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience displaying leadership skills preferred
• Proficiency working in VIP, Karma, Excel, PowerPoint required
• Strong capability in data analysis and reporting preferred (IRI, and Nielsen)
• Strong presentation skills (both written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging, clear presentations to diverse audiences)
• Must have a valid driver's license & clean motor vehicle record (MVR): with no major violations
• Safely operate personal vehicle to fulfill work-related duties; this position involves driving a personal vehicle for work-related purposes
• Up to 40% field based travel with some overnight stays required

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand in store and sit in a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry equipment and product up to 50 lbs
• Safely operate personal vehicle to fulfill work-related duties; this position involves driving a personal vehicle for work-related purposes

The typical salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $98,000
This hourly rate range reflects an estimate of the anticipated compensation for this role and does not include potential bonuses, equity, or benefits. The actual compensation offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, education, location, and applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Where state or local minimum salary requirements exceed the posted range, the Company will adjust compensation accordingly.
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At Liquid Death, we believe that killer benefits make all the difference. That's why we offer Blue Shield medical plans with HMO (CA Only), PPO, and HDHP options (including an HSA), FSA and Dependent Care FSA, along with Guardian dental and vision coverage. Our UNUM packages include life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and employee-paid options like accident, hospitalization, and critical illness coverage. We match 100% of your Empower Retirement contributions up to 4% after just three months and even help crush your student debt while saving for retirement with our Student Loan Retirement Match. Our wellness perks, including Headspace, ClassPass memberships, and a robust EAP, help you keep your soul hydrated, while SNOO Bassinets give your little ones the VIP treatment. Pets are part of the crew too, so we offer Nationwide pet insurance to keep them happy and healthy. Add in 17 paid holidays, Flex PTO, and travel assistance, and you've got a benefits lineup as fierce as our mission to declare #DeathToPlastic
Ensure your Liquid Death job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud! Liquid Death never seeks payment from job applicants and will never request a meeting via Skype. Liquid Death recruiters will only reach out to candidates from an mail@ats.rippling.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.liquiddeath.com/pages/careers.