Account Development Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years in sales or industry related and category expertise experience for category specific roles CSS Certification or WSET Spirits level 2; or Category specific certifications (Whiskey, Tequila, Sake or Beer); or Fine Wine Accreditation Preferably WSET Level 2 or Similar (CSW, Level II Court of Master Sommeliers)
• CSS Certification or WSET Spirits level 2; or
• Category specific certifications (Whiskey, Tequila, Sake or Beer); or
• Fine Wine Accreditation Preferably WSET Level 2 or Similar (CSW, Level II Court of Master Sommeliers)
• Specialized knowledge of category or responsibility that this role will support
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle; require
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• On-premise/hospitality experience
• Strong understand or background of consumer engagement mechanics
• For Spirits Specialty: Experience managing a Beverage Program or Bartending/Mixology Previous experience cocktail costing, inventory, menu creation, P&L analysis, budgeting, batching, staff training, etc. A proficient knowledge of elevated-execution beverage techniques including but not limited to frozen cocktails, infusions, smoking, barrel aging, clarifying, creating foams, garnishes. Etc.
• Experience managing a Beverage Program or Bartending/Mixology
• Previous experience cocktail costing, inventory, menu creation, P&L analysis, budgeting, batching, staff training, etc.
• A proficient knowledge of elevated-execution beverage techniques including but not limited to frozen cocktails, infusions, smoking, barrel aging, clarifying, creating foams, garnishes. Etc.
• For Wine Specialty: Previous experience with a wine supplier An in depth understanding of wine styles, different regions and grapes, aging potential for various wines, and specific flavor profiles.
• Previous experience with a wine supplier
• An in depth understanding of wine styles, different regions and grapes, aging potential for various wines, and specific flavor profiles.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

Competencies