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Senior Manager, National Accounts, Costco (East)

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Chicago, IL

Employer:	Pernod Ricard
Category:	Sales
Job Type:	Full Time
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Location: Chicago, IL, US, Remote Careers that unlock the magic of human connection Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes! Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité...it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! The salary range for this role, based in Illinois is $128,160.00 to $160,200.00 . The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate'sexperience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position. Are you thirsty to be a part of one of the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar wine & spirits brands (Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, Kahlua, Avion Tequila - just to name a few)? Are you a dynamic leader ready for a new challenge to lead one of our fastest growing businesses? Are you looking for a place where you can bring your passion to work every day and live by our values of openness, simplicity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship? National Chains is the fastest growing channel in today's Consumer Product Goods industry. Our team is seeking a strategic, highly analytical, and dynamic leader in a customer facing role to help drive i nnovations and solutions. Join our winning team today if... You stay current with industry trends and communicate and assess competitive activity appropriately and swiftly. You forge new paths and constantly challenge the status quo with a bold & agile mindset. You have the ability to effectively and efficiently function in a highly matrixed organization. You have strong influencing, collaboration, and persuasion skills. You take challenges head-on and are adept at solving complex problems in dynamic environments. You are a competitive person who thrives on winning and persistently pursue excellence. You find opportunities and quickly turn them into actionable insights with creative programming. You are obsessed with the details and accept nothing less than perfection. You are comfortable juggling many priorities, in fact, you are bored otherwise. You thrive in high-energy and high-pressure environments. Position Summary The Senior Manager, National Accounts, Costco (East) role is a critical role within the Chains team and works closely with the Director, National Chain Customers. This person will call on the following Costco Regions, (Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast). Qualities that we are seeking for this position are: ability to prioritize time, self-starter, commercial courage, leader, excellent communicator, strategic, team player and agile. The Senior Manager, National Accounts, Costco (East) will be responsible for 25% of overall Costco business and have 4 buyer facing call points. They will develop Playbooks for each state/region and host monthly calls for all key states to review business. This position also requires working closely with key stakeholders (Director, National Chain Customers, State & Division Finance, Commercial Marketing teams and our dedicated Chain Distributor team) as the strategy is implemented in order to Beat the Market and grow share. Responsibilities Develop Playbooks and Customer Plans for all key regions/ states. Work closely with the Distributor teams to execute the customer plan. Manage customer relationships while working within the context of the chain selling strategies & tactics. Lead with insights and customer first approach to category selling opportunities with PRUSA brand portfolios. Influence pricing & promotional budgets to support customer plan. Support the annual planning process for the assigned account base, to include Chain Summit, Trimester Plan Meetings and ad hoc state level initiatives. Sell-in, survey and implement regional sales, marketing, and brand priorities. Work with the state teams to identify business opportunities and gap closing initiatives. Coordinate state and distributor communication as it relates to programming, performance, post-program analysis, etc. Manage and track innovation and VAP execution for the assigned account base. Share customer data and insights with States and Division stakeholders to assist in the local planning process and program evaluation. Key requirements - Education: Bachelor's Degree required. - Experience / Background: 5-8 years of experience in sales, preferably in alcohol beverage or consumer goods industry. Costco specific experience preferred. Preferred experience working with distributor partners and serving a diverse set of retailers. Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic and exceptional drive for results. Expert level user with PowerPoint & Excel. Proficient in Nielsen, IRI, or - other consumer data reporting. Excellent relationship-building skills with ability to influence at all levels. Demonstrated success in distributor management, customer management and field operations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to command an audience while delivering presentations. Strong business acumen with ability to analyze and interpret sales data to drive strategy and action plans. Working Conditions Physical Environment:Work is performed in a typical field environment with moderate demands for movement and lifting. Normal visual, hearing and language acuity required for correspondence and computer usage. Frequent travel by land and/or air in diverse weather conditions is required. Travel: 50% When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life . Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their team's schedules. We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details. Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms. Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact your talent acquisition manager. Job Posting End Date: Target Hire Date : 2024-09-01 Target End Date :

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