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Brewbound

Market Manager - Orange County + Inland Empire / Desert - Owl's Brew

Brewbound, Huntington Beach, California, us, 92615

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Overview

Market Manager - Orange County + Inland Empire / Desert (Owl’s Brew). Must live in or surrounding Orange County + Inland Empire / Desert Markets. Salary: $80k – $95k What You’ll Do

As the Market Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving sales, distribution, and visibility across Orange County + Inland Empire / Desert markets. You’ll report to the Regional Manager and Director of Sales and serve as the day-to-day face of Owl’s Brew for distributor partners and key retail/on-premise accounts. This is a high-impact, field-focused role—spend most of your time in-market executing the sales plan, growing key accounts, running activations, and building distributor engagement to elevate the brand. Distributor Management

Be the primary point of contact for distributor teams, setting clear goals and ensuring consistent follow-through Drive authorizations, secure displays, close chain voids, and deliver +1 mentality results (Cases + PODs) Run GSMs, ABP reviews, blitz weeks, and incentive programs to keep distributor reps motivated Analyze VIP, Nielsen, and Karma data to identify opportunities and create proactive plans Key Account Development

Own and grow a targeted key account list across chains, independents, and on-premise accounts Pitch new programs, negotiate placements, and deliver flawless execution on pricing, features, and displays Partner with marketing on consumer events, demos, and brand activations to bring Owl’s Brew to life Market Growth & Visibility

Identify business development opportunities across traditional and non-traditional accounts Monitor pricing, competitor activity, and category trends to stay ahead of the market Provide monthly reporting on sales performance, execution, and ROI against programming What We’re Looking For

3–5+ years of Bev/Alc sales experience (supplier or distributor) with proven success in growing markets Strong existing relationships with distributor teams and retail/on-premise buyers Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Excellent communicator with presentation skills for distributor and key account meetings Organized with strong time management and data analysis skills Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, CRM tools, VIP, and Karma (a plus) Willing to work non-traditional hours, travel as needed, and lift 50 lbs Bachelor’s degree preferred What We Offer

Competitive base salary + performance bonus Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental Paid Time Off 401(k) Car, Phone, Internet Allowance Equity Grants A chance to build a brand, not just manage one

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