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Director, National Account

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Atlanta

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Must possess at least 5 years of national sales experience within the beverage or CPG industries.
  • The ability to lead, prioritize, collaborate, and execute complex projects.
  • Relationship management (suppliers, contractors, bottlers) knowledge of third-party supplier/contractor culture/core competencies is required.
  • Knowledge of supplier capabilities and performance to enhance and manage relationships (specifically foodservice distributor suppliers) is required.
  • Supply Chain operations and transportation expertise is needed, along with an understanding of transportation planning and management of DPU, Intermodal and Over-the-Road carrier network.
  • Must possess the ability to seek alternatives and recommend best solutions that gain all parties support and lead to win-win results.

Responsibilities

  • Manages and leads collaborative business planning with the strategic goals to develop and execute key partnership initiatives, category programs and drive brand sales.
  • Contacts/visits customers to review and identify strategic direction, problem areas and opportunities to promote product growth.
  • Develops Account Business Plans including goals, key initiatives, major actions, key support needed, and new product recommendations.
  • Develop relationships with all key decision makers, both internal and external.
  • Collaborates and fosters relationships with our local bottling partners and distributor portfolio and builds sales capability and facilitate stewardship discussions.
  • Develops direct supply chain strategy and activation of initiatives for driving efficiencies across the Coca-Cola North America Product Supply and Foodservice distributors operations.
  • Keeps abreast of competitive activities within the responsible geographies and communicates appropriate activity in a timely manner.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional representatives to ensure that Coca-Cola North America delivers the full depth and breadth of resources that result in mutual benefits/results.
  • Leads the stewardship routines with responsible distributors that measures/communicates each partner’s activities against mutually agreed upon plans.
  • Activates Coca-Cola North America’s category innovation (Freestyle, Tea, Refresh Server, Juice & VEB brands) at national and local levels with Foodservice distributor network.
  • Champions change through elimination of barriers and ongoing service issues to provide highest level of distributor customer service.

FAQs

What is the location requirement for this position?

The position requires candidates to be located in or willing to relocate to the East or Central Region of the US.

What is the expected travel percentage for this role?

The expected travel for this role is 25%-50%.

What is the minimum experience required for this position?

The minimum experience required is 5+ years of national sales experience within the beverage or CPG industries.

Is a degree necessary for this role?

Yes, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.

What key skills are required for this position?

Key skills include Customer Management, Exemplary Communication Skills (Written & Verbal), Strategic Planning, CPG Beverage knowledge, Strong Negotiating Skills, and Stakeholder Influencing.

What kind of customers will I be working with in this role?

You will work with a diverse group of customers including retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and others.

What is the pay range for this job?

The pay range for this position is $141,000 - $165,200, depending on geography, knowledge, skills, and experience.

What kind of benefits are offered with this position?

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits is offered, dependent on the position.

Is there an annual incentive for this role?

Yes, there is an annual incentive reference value percentage of 30, which is based on market competitiveness for the role.

What responsibilities does the Director of National Accounts have?

Responsibilities include managing collaborative business planning, developing Account Business Plans, fostering relationships with key decision makers, and activating category innovation initiatives at national and local levels.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1892
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage corporation that offers over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories, including well-known products such as Coca-Cola, Dasani, Fanta, and Sprite. Their ultimate mission is to refresh the world and inspire moments of optimism and happiness through their beverages. The company's purpose is to continually transform their portfolio by reducing sugar in their drinks, introducing innovative products, and minimising their environmental impact through initiatives like water replenishment and recycling. With their bottling partners, they employ over 700,000 people, contributing to economic opportunities in communities worldwide.