\u003Cbr />\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan> \u003Cspan class=\"emphasis\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Leads strategic, executive relationship building with a portfolio of regionally specific customers within the Large Store channel Responsible for growth within existing customer base as well as responsible for acquiring new business.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Leads Long Range Planning process and annual plan achievement through leading a team of region sales associates with direct customer responsibility.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Responsible for influencing, creating, coordinating, and communicating pricing architecture, price package plans, package and program architecture and promotional activity.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Coach’s team to build strategies with the retailers that are aligned with warehouse sales, brand and commercial strategies.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Leads sales team associates with a cross-functional/general management lens – coaching and bringing knowledge to key decisions from all capability areas within North America Operating Unit (NAOU) to build a world-class retail sales team. Steward’s world-class sales capability building within the customer team.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Work closely with Finance to monitor team performance vs. business plan and develop contingency plans or modify plans, as appropriate.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Coordinate category management strategy and execution and monitor progress of programs.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Leverage partnership with third party sales agent, Acosta Sales & Marketing that drives effective sales execution\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Seek collaborative total beverage opportunities with NRS teams\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Represent the company in involvement with external industry groups, serve on a strategic operating committee to help establish national food retail channel plans.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Provide day-to-day oversight for team resources. Participate in talent acquisition activities for the Sales division.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Education Requirements:\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Related Work Experience:\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>13-15 years sales or related industry experience. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Field-based U.S. assigned geography. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Location: Grand Rapids Michigan or Chicago\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Extensive overnight travel, up to 60%.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003Cb>\u003Cu>Functional Skills:\u003C/u>\u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan> \u003Cspan class=\"emphasis\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Knowledge of category management principles and experience applying/managing concepts at retail. Ability to develop and manage an integrated customer business plan. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Problem solving and analytical skills, time management, business planning, profit management, trade budget management expertise. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Strong leadership, oral & written communication skills. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Ability to direct a team, manage priorities and deploy resources. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Advanced Microsoft office computer applications skills. \u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Intermediate skill with consumer research and decision support software tools.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Cb>Skills:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>Market Research, National Account Development, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Sales Team Management, Strategic Leadership\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Cb>Pay Range:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>$193,000 - $222,000\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Ci>\u003Cspan>Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>50\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Ci>Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Cb>\u003Cspan>Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>20\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Ci>\u003Cspan>Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role.\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">\u003Cb>Our Purpose and Growth Culture:\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:left\">We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons \u003Cspan>our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision\">Our Purpose and Vision\u003C/a>\u003C/span> to learn more about these behaviors and how you \u003Cspan>can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"text-align:inherit\">\u003C/p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.","https://coke.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/coca_cola_bottler_careers/job/US---MI---Grand-Rapids---Remote/Senior-Director-II--Retail-Sales---Meijer_R-127400-2",{"id":40,"name":41,"urlSafeSlug":71,"logo":42},[400],{"city":401,"region":402,"country":20},"Grand Rapids","Michigan","2025-09-15T00:00:00Z","Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have 13-15 years of sales or related industry experience. The role requires extensive overnight travel, up to 60%, and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan or Chicago. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship. Necessary skills include knowledge of category management principles, ability to develop and manage integrated customer business plans, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, time management, business planning, profit management, trade budget management expertise, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and intermediate consumer research and decision support software skills. Market research, national account development, sales and operations planning (S&OP), sales team management, and strategic leadership are also required.","The Senior Director II, Retail Sales will lead the executive relationship with a portfolio of regionally specific customers within the Large Store channel, responsible for growth within the existing customer base and acquiring new business. They will lead the Long Range Planning process and annual plan achievement by leading a team of region sales associates, and influence, create, coordinate, and communicate pricing architecture, price package plans, package and program architecture, and promotional activity. The role involves coaching the team to build strategies aligned with warehouse sales, brand, and commercial strategies, and leading sales team associates with a cross-functional/general management lens. Responsibilities include stewarding world-class sales capability building within the customer team, working closely with Finance to monitor team performance and develop contingency plans, coordinating category management strategy and execution, and leveraging partnerships with third-party sales agents for effective sales execution. 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