Director of Product Management
QventusFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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. The position requires representing the company in external industry groups, serving on a strategic operating committee, providing day-to-day oversight for team resources, and participating in talent acquisition activities for the Sales division.
Global leader in non-alcoholic beverages
The Coca-Cola Company is a major player in the beverage industry, offering a variety of non-alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juices, and plant-based beverages. Its products are manufactured and distributed through a network of bottling partners who handle the production, packaging, and delivery of these beverages to consumers and businesses around the world. This extensive distribution system ensures that Coca-Cola products are widely available. Unlike many competitors, Coca-Cola benefits from strong brand recognition and a diverse portfolio of popular drinks, which helps it adapt to changing consumer tastes. The company's goal is to refresh the world and positively impact communities while maintaining a commitment to sustainability.