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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