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The following position is open in Clermont, KY - Coordinator, Barrel Programs
What makes this a great opportunity?
The following position is open in Clermont, Kentucky and will require on-site presence at the distillery. The role reports into the Associate Manager- Barrel Programs in the Global Brand House.
What makes this a great opportunity?
This role will lead the execution of the day-to-day single barrel kit creation and delivery while serving as the Global Brand House contact across Hospitality, North American Marketing and Distillery Operations for communications, questions, and concerns related to the off-site single barrel program. The Barrel Program Coordinator will also act as a liaison to cross-functional teams by facilitating communications for on-site scheduling and direct-to-consumer inquiries.
The person in this role will support some of Beam Suntory's highest priority whiskey brands as well as priority Beam Suntory brands across other spirits categories (i.e. tequila, Scotch)
Given the brands the Barrel Program Coordinator will oversee are premium consumer offerings, the person in this role will ensure the highest quality of on-campus customer experiences
The cross-functional nature of the role requires regular collaboration between sales, marketing, and operational functions garnering visibility across various departments within Beam Suntory
This role is ideal for someone looking for long-term growth within Beam Suntory as the single barrel program annually expands is overall scale
Role Responsibilities
Off-Site Experience
Solely responsible for constructing sample kits and managing kit material inventory levels - reporting status of efforts out to the Global Brand House and North American Teams in an organized manner
Maintain sample kit and distiller's choice orders within the ordering system (Salesforce)
Act as a liaison to Distillery Operations by managing sample inventory and overseeing custom label printing
Maintain sample kit materials and cadence of ordering as a liaison to North American Marketing
Provide insights to optimize sample kit program for Knob Creek Bourbon and Rye from start to finish
Support the sample kit process for barrel programs outside of Bourbon - El Tesoro and Laphroaig Single Barrel
Holistic on-site support for Global Brand House team, inclusive of point-of-sale questions and communications across North American and Operation Teams
Attendance of weekly status calls with Global Brand House Team and Direct Line Manager
Single Barrel Programming Support
Field incoming barrel inquiries for on-site and direct-to-consumer selection requests
Manage on-site selection scheduling including lunch, elevated experiences, and miscellaneous on-site offerings
Act as a liaison to the North American commercial team to provide effective and consistent communication for program inquiries
Provide insight to optimize direct-to-consumer programming and coordination
As the Beam Suntory Small Batch Single Barrel Program evolves, roles and responsibilities for coordination and program support will be updated, allowing for additional career growth opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Experience
Prior experience in Communications or Business is preferred
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual
High-level of responsiveness, strong communication skills, process driven, and meticulous attention to detail
Proactive timeline management skills with flexibility to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
Whiskey category knowledge is preferred as well as a basic understanding of the whiskey production process
Able to lift 50 lbs. and carry over 100 yards - position includes consistent physical demand that is necessary to execute roles and responsibilities
In an effort to ensure the health and safety of our workforce while doing our part to protect those around us, Beam Suntory is requiring proof of full COVID vaccination for US salaried employees in our offices and commercial field roles as a condition of employment, subject to medical/religious exemptions.
At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.