Associate Manager, M&A and Partnerships

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Company/Location Overview

Why Sazerac? 

• Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.
• Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Career Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development programs to advance your career.

Job Description/Responsibilities

This Associate Manager, M&A and Partnerships role supports some of the company’s most important growth initiatives, including acquisitions, partnerships, and commercial expansion opportunities. You'll work across functions to evaluate opportunities, develop executive-level recommendations, and help translate complex business information into clear, actionable insights. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and support the successful integration and commercialization of growth initiatives. If you enjoy combining analytical rigor with compelling storytelling, this role sits at the intersection of strategy, communication, and business impact.

 

What You'll Do

• Analyze acquisition, partnership, and growth opportunities, translating complex data into clear business recommendations

• Develop executive-ready presentations and communications that influence decision-making and drive alignment across stakeholders

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to support strategic initiatives and organizational readiness

• Build compelling commercial storytelling and enablement materials that help teams understand and execute key business priorities

• Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of insights, recommendations, and communications

 

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, consulting, executive communications, project management, or a related field

• Proven ability to analyze complex business information and translate findings into executive-ready recommendations and presentations

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with strong experience using syndicated data, business intelligence, or reporting tools (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, Power BI, Tableau)

 

Preferred:

• Experience supporting M&A, partnership, integration, or commercialization initiatives

• Experience supporting senior executives or commercial leadership teams within CPG, beverage alcohol, retail, or other multi-brand organizations

• Demonstrated ability to create visually compelling presentations, sales enablement materials, or executive communications that simplify complex business concepts

Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. The Salary Range for this role is $92,000-138,000 for candidates in NV/TX. For candidates in CA, the salary range for this role is $101,200-151,800. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.