Senior Director, Distribution
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JobgetherBeverage
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary$190,000–$210,000 USD
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Data AnalysisBudget management
Requirements
- Proven track record managing distribution networks and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) in major markets.
- Demonstrated experience developing market growth strategies within the beverage industry.
- Strong understanding of retail execution, route-to-market strategy, and channel development.
- Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and performance management.
- Experience using syndicated data and reporting platforms to monitor performance.
- Competency in annual business planning, budget oversight, and commercial investment decisions.
- Strong analytical capabilities for establishing KPIs, scorecards, and performance metrics.
- Excellent cross-functional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills for all levels of the organization.
- Ability to travel up to 40% for market visits and meetings.
- Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Own the national distribution strategy and lead the expansion, development, and performance of the DSD network.
- Manage distributor implementations from contract signing through setup, education, and performance management.
- Establish volume, distribution, and market execution goals by channel and region.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributor stakeholders, including national natural-channel distributors like UNFI and KeHE.
- Develop and execute annual distribution business plans, including volume targets and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee and mentor a team of regional distribution managers to drive commercial objectives.
- Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to resolve operational challenges and accelerate execution.
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