Director Distribution

ENSURES DISTRIBUTOR PARTNERS EXECUTE RBNA STRATEGIES

Leads communication of RBNA annual sales strategies and quarterly/monthly initiatives with DP leadership

Leads annual business planning target setting and alignment with DP Key principals & owners

Establishes and manages clear set of KPIs for DPMs and DPs

Leads communication and education of key RBNA initiatives with DPM team

Leads alignment on Off Premise Channel strategies across Large Format Convenience Specialty & Military

REGIONAL BUSINESS PLANNING AND EXECUTION

In partnership with DPMs own the development of the OffPremise annual business plans including distribution volume instore execution investments service and KPIs.

Monitor DPs progress in executing the annual business plan through annual quarterly and monthly review meetings.

Communicate consistently with DP ownership and sales leadership to ensure alignment on strategic priorities.

Establish annual DP POS plans resource allocation and budget breakdown.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Expertly measure and analyze standardized reports and demonstrate proficiency in reporting systems (e.g. SAP BI).

Maintain strong working knowledge of all Red Bull systems (BI IRI CPM Workbench Collaboration etc.).

Monitor market trends and evaluate growth opportunities.

Stay updated on key account systems and their relation to DPs.

Proactively use Business Intelligence to improve distributor performance.

Implement systems to track and benchmark DPs against key initiatives and goals.

ROUTE TO MARKET MANAGEMENT

Ensure RBNA deploys the best distributor network in North America within the region.

Manage the deployment and management of RBNAs DSD Service Model across Sales & Merchandising.

Develop short and longterm plans to optimize the DP network within the region.

Work across other regions to benchmark performance and best practices.

RECRUITING TRAINING AND COACHING THE TEAM

Develop educate and motivate direct reports for increased productivity focusing on specific timely and direct feedback and coaching.

Support Distribution Management training curriculum with KickOff Insights to Action and Successful Selling.

Lead teambased training initiatives to develop both general and specific job skills for DPMs.

Recruit top talent and secure a bench for Internal RBNA Distribution roles (I.e DPM) and DP based roles (I.e. Brand Manager)

LEAD CROSS FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION WITH RBNA

Develop educate and motivate direct reports for increased productivity focusing on specific timely and direct feedback and coaching.

Support Distribution Management training curriculum with KickOff Insights to Action and Successful Selling.

Lead teambased training initiatives to develop both general and specific job skills for DPMs.

Lead Off Premise plan development for local big moments

Qualifications :

10 years Outstanding sales experience and track record in Consumer Goods industry (Beverage preferred) 10 years

Distributor and Supplier experience required

Ability to lead manage and motivate a team of direct reports 6 years of management experience

Experience in working with or managing a DSD network

Excellent negotiator and influencer

Comfortable with business analytics

Clear and proven ability to develop and implement successful sales and trade marketing strategies

Strong knowledge of consumer marketing principles

Must have a valid US drivers license 

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Must be fluent in English additional language skills an advantage

Additional Information :

This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is  $124000 to $186000 cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime