Iberia Foods ยท 2 days ago
Business Development Associate
Iberia Foods is a fast-growing beverage bottler and brand owner, delivering bold flavors and innovation to the soft drink market. They are seeking a results-driven Business Development Associate to lead sales execution and marketing efforts across the Northeastern region of the USA for Brooklyn Bottling Brands, acting as a Brand Ambassador for Guarana Antarctica.
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Responsibilities
Act as a Brand Ambassador for USA of Brazil's #1 Soft drink, Guarana Antarctica
Lead sales execution and marketing efforts across the North Eastern region of USA for Brooklyn Bottling Brands
Work with distributors and sales accounts to ensure proper shelf positioning, promotional displays as well as handling pricing models
Further build the sales channel funnel and maintain strong relationships with our regional distributors
Monitor performance metrics (sales, volume, coverage, compliance)
Conduct training, ride alongs and joint business planning with distributor partners
Support and grow retail accounts including supermarkets, convenience stores and independents
Ensure effective product placement, planogram adherence and promotional execution
Lead merchandising efforts to increase brand visibility and availability
Audit stores regularly to ensure brand standards are met
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in the beverage or food space. Successfully representing MA, RI and CT territories
Proven success in managing distributor relationships and retail sales in the Northeast Region
Strong leadership, organizational and leadership skills
Working knowledge of retail merchandising, sales analytics and CRM tools
Comfortably travelling frequently across the region (75% of the time). 25% periodically in NY/NJ
Quarterly visits to Miami and Orlando. Majority of the time spent in MA, Northern CT and RI
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or any related degree is preferred
Languages: English and Spanish (Portuguese is an advantage)
Benefits
Full benefits including paid vacation
Car Allowance: Provided to support regional travel
20% bonus if performance goals are met
Company
Iberia Foods
Iberia Foods is a food and beverage distributor.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-04-07
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