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Pernod Ricard USA

Senior Manager, National Account, Strategic Customers

Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 12
Location: Chicago, IL, US, Remote

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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.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, National Accounts, Target/Walgreens role is a critical role within the Chains team. This person will lead the PRUSA Spirits and Wine/Champagne portfolio calling on the National Buying Teams of Target and Walgreens. Qualities that we are seeking for this position are: Off Premise National Account leadership success, ability to prioritize time, self-starter, commercial courage, leadership, excellent communicator, strategic, team player and agile. Key responsibilities will include creating short- and long-term strategic plans for their customer base. Professionally representing PRUSA on a daily basis with our customers and wholesalers. Developing market specific annual plans for key states, while hosting monthly calls for all key states to review business. This position requires working closely with many stakeholders (VP National Chains, State Leadership, State & Division Finance, Insights, Commercial Marketing Teams and our distributor network. Ultimately building a winning solution to grow PRUSA share and revenue in their assigned customer base.

Responsibilities

  • Central Representative calling on Target and Walgreens - developing insightful plans and strategies to drive share through enhanced assortment, merchandising and promotional opportunities.
  • Develop Playbooks and Customer Plans for 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:

  • 8-10 years of experience in sales, preferably in alcohol beverage or consumer goods industry calling on National Customers.
  • Target and Walgreens 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.(40%)

  • 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:
    2024-09-12

    Target Hire Date :
    2024-10-01

    Target End Date :