Compliance Manager (Alcohol Beverage)

Position Summary

The Compliance Manager is responsible for Proximo’s U.S. federal and state beverage alcohol regulatory compliance activities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide guidance regarding compliance with federal and state trade practice laws and regulations.
• Review all product labels and packaging for compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Obtain and maintain federal label approvals and state brand and label registrations.
• Maintain state price filings.
• Prepare and submit state excise tax reports.
• Obtain and maintain federal and state licenses and permits for manufacturing, distribution and retail activities, including reporting of corporate changes.
• Obtain state and local permits required for events and activations.
• Obtain and maintain solicitor’s permits and similar permits for individual employees.
• Obtain and manage NABCA codes.
• Report distributor and broker information to states.
• Ensure compliance with state redemption and recycling requirements.
• Provide guidance regarding product classification and product development.
• Manage outside legal counsel with respect to complex label and formula issues.
• Coordinate with internal counsel as required on all of the foregoing matters.

Key Competencies

• Organization & Planning: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes and schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Business Acumen: Deep familiarity with distilled spirits industry; understands business implications of decisions and comprehensive cost/benefit analysis; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information thoughtfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively.
• Quality: Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work and others’ work to ensure quality.
• Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Key Relationships

Internal: Marketing, Sales & Operations

External: State Regulatory Authorities & TTB

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant compliance experience, including at least 3 years of beverage alcohol compliance experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills as well as analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and employee development skills.
• Strong knowledge of standard Microsoft Office programs.

The salary range for this role is a base salary of $90,000 - $120,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, and medical and wellness benefits. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience and skill set against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Proximo is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.