Koerner Distributor Inc.

General information

Family owned and operated since 1982, Koerner Distributor, Inc. has grown to become one of the largest beverage distributors of beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages, in the great state of Illinois. The headquarters are located in Effingham, IL with satellite offices in Carterville, New Baden, and Champaign, IL. Within these four locations Koerner has a handle on 60 counties of 102 that Illinois houses.

The key factors that have been proven in the successful growth of Koerner Distributor, Inc. have been the dedicated relationships we have formed in conjunction with our suppliers, the products they provide, and the community that we distribute to. Because of the passion and confidence that we have in the products that we contract with our supplier partners on, we have become a direct stake in the success of the brands that we represent. Community involvement is not just another success, but at Koerner Distributor, Inc., a way of life. We are all members and contributors of the communities we serve. We want to know you as much as you need to know us. Our sales team is here to give detailed support in each marketplace under our belt.

In house we utilize modern technology inventory systems to ensure product availability and to maintain our competitive advantage in the markets we serve. The focus of our company is to source our customers with quality products that work to build a long-term success for all. We firmly believe that the foundational goals we have set will guide the efforts of our sales and management teams to preserve and sustain a future of beverage distribution above and beyond any other in our area.

Our Mission:

To improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all internal and external associates. In so doing, set the standard for value, added sales and delivery services from which others might be judged.

To attain maximum distribution and sell through of our brands by functioning as a total marketing company with a strong emphasis on improving the number of facings in retail accounts and positioning our brands at eye-level locations on the shelves.

To have ongoing full-scale marketing programs to enhance retail movement of brands, including hosting wine tastings, winemaker dinners, samplings and on-premise.

To carry adequate inventories of all brands at all times to meet the needs of our customers and our supplier partners.