Director, Bottled Beverages

Overview

Energy Recruiters has partnered with a very successful regional convenience store chain to support their search for a Director of Bottled Beverages. In this role, you will be responsible for creating an operational environment that drives development, profitability, and strategic growth for the bottled beverages business. This leader partners closely with the executive team to set long-term goals, establish operating policies, and ensure consistent execution across planning, analytics, and operations.

$140,000-$180,000 plus bonus and relocation assistance

Southeast

• Serves as the point of contact and voice of the Category Management department for planning and operations.
• Develops, coaches, and trains the current assigned Category Management team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase department growth and exposure. Encourages continuous two-way feedback from all team members.
• Partners cross functionally with all members of the Category Management team to align strategic directions to execute consistent planning and analytical goals.
• Drives profitability and growth within assigned categories by implementing aggressive negotiation tactics, industry leading programs and competitive promotions to drive category sales.
• Assesses category offerings, develops and communicates strategies, and prioritizes the category team’s tactical work.
• Creates, plans, and executes appropriate financial and guest service goals for the assigned teams.
• Directs the development of analytical tools to manage product mix, cost, retails, and to determine promotional strategies.
• Strengthens key vendor relationships to maximize position in the marketplace.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 7+ years of professional experience in category management, procurement, product management, merchandising, or logistics.
• Supervisory/managerial experience leading teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of a P&L with strong financial acumen.
• Direct experience negotiating pricing, programs, or contracts with suppliers or wholesalers.
• Experience working with or within the retail industry (retailer-side experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to lead through change and manage a high-volume, fast-moving category.

Pat Siefert

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