Market Manager - A Head for Profits

CAREER in BEER? WE WANT TO SPEAK TO YOU!

- Nights and weekends off? Check!

- Learning from the very best in the beer industry? Check!

- Visiting great bars and breweries each day? Check!

- Great launching point to grow within the beer industry? Check!

The AHFP company motto is "TRUST us for the Perfect Pint." Our mission is to provide great-tasting draft beer to the consumer, the way the brewmaster intended and to grow draft beer sales.

Position Description and Performance Requirements

Position Overview:

The Market Manager (MM) with A Head for Profits (AHFP) is in charge of a specific market located within a defined area. The MM is accountable for the day-to-day activity, performance, and operational obligations. These areas include daily operations, human resources, any contractual obligations, brewer relations, wholesaler relations, and retail client relations.

They will work closely with Assistant Market Managers (AMM), the Regional Market Manager (RMM), department heads, and other executive staff to set strategic goals, budgets, and business plans This role provides direction, leadership, and management to the Draft Quality Technicians (DQT), Draft Service Technicians (DST), Draft Install Technicians (DIT), and Assistant Market Managers.

Responsibilities:

As the Market Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of your assigned market, ensuring the financial and performance objectives are met. This role involves managing a diverse team by providing guidance, support, and evaluations. Your responsibilities include offering quality leadership, problem-solving, and creative solutions, as well as coaching and mentoring your team. You will supervise event scheduling, organize weekly operations meetings, build efficient routes for DQTs, and handle the check-in/check-out procedures. Building relationships with bar and restaurant staff and ensuring the proper handling of weekend calls are also key aspects of this role.

Training for this position will take place in Memphis or Little Rock.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Competent in managing budgets and financial expectations
• Competent in developing budgets and understanding budget processes
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Supervisory and management experience
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Results-driven and self-motivated

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of successful management experience preferred
• 3 years in related industries
• Strong experience in the draft beer industry preferred

Travel/Transportation:

• Personal and reliable vehicle required.
• AHFP offers mileage reimbursement at a rate of $0.67 per mile
• Travel is required on a limited basis. Localized travel is expected and annualized travel for meetings and trainings should be anticipated as a regular part of this position. Travel will encompass the defined marketplace and AHFP's corporate offices periodically.

Benefits:

• A benefits package valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs, and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, paid company holidays
• Enrollment into our "Stop the Slip" safety program where you receive non-slip shoes.
• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage is subject to a 60-day waiting period.
  • AHFP pays a portion of the employee's monthly medical insurance premium to offset the cost of their plan
  • Free telemedicine through First Stop Health is provided to employees and their immediate family members who enroll in health benefits
• Use of an AHFP-owned cell phone with minutes and data paid.
• Bi-annual performance reviews with pay increases and growth opportunities

Starting Salary:

• $55,000 + bonuses (paid out monthly)

Working Hours:

• Hours may vary and may occasionally require evening and weekend work depending on business needs.