Senior Director , Sales - Natural Channel

Position: Senior Director I, Sales - Natural Channel
** Position Overview** :

The Senior Director of Sales - Natural Channel Lead will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy and for delivering the Annual Business Plan for The Coca-Cola Company's Natural Channel business in North America. They will also lead the customer relationship for Whole Foods Market.

This role reports into the VP of Emerging Channels and involves leading a team of 2 direct reports and cross-functional partners to achieve customer and partner success, drive business goals, and accelerate innovation with a focus on people and planet initiatives.

** What You'll Do for Us*
* ** Key Responsibilities** :

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** Lead and deliver the Annual Business Plan
** for the Natural Channel portfolio by building high-impact partnerships with Whole Foods Market, UNFI, and a dynamic ecosystem of natural retailers and broker partners.

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** Lead, coach, and inspire
** a 2 high-performing National Sales Executives, while mobilizing brokers and cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

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** Shape and deliver strategic Joint Business Plans
** with top customers, translating vision into actionable Annual Business Plans that unlock sustainable growth.

+ Serve as the  
** thought leader and expert
** on Natural Channel trends, shopper insights, and emerging best practices-turning insights into bold, actionable strategies that fuel growth for The Coca-Cola Company.

+ Leverage  
** category management and revenue growth management expertise
** to generate insights, inform decisions, and drive measurable business impact.

+ Demonstrate  
** organizational agility and influential leadership
** to unlock resources, build advocacy, and accelerate momentum behind Natural Channel growth.

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** Cultivate trusted relationships
** with key retail and distributor partners (e.g., Whole Foods, Sprouts, UNFI, KeHE).

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** Build strong cross-functional alignment
** to ensure seamless execution and shared accountability across the system.

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** Ensure flawless end-to-end execution
** by aligning system resources and coordinating across customers, distributors, brokers, and bottlers.

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** Optimize broker strategy and performance** , partnering closely with broker leadership to drive growth and operational excellence.

+ Act as the  
** system-wide authority
** on Natural Channel customers, providing strategic guidance and actionable insights to internal stakeholders.

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** Influence brand and R&D innovation** , advocating for natural channel needs and shaping a portfolio that resonates with evolving consumer preferences.

** What You'll Need*
* ** Qualifications** :

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, or customer management within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.

+ Demonstrated experience in Sales and/ or related functions - account management, category leadership, RGM - the Natural Channel (Whole Foods, Sprouts, UNFI, KeHE et al.) and operations roles within a team.

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Experience with Trade Management, Promotions Optimization and Revenue Growth Management is a plus.

+ Experience working with brokers like Acosta.

+ Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams. People leadership experience is a plus.

+ Experience in managing strategic partnerships, particularly with key brands like Topo Chico.

+ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

+ Strong analytical, Excel, modeling, and revenue growth management skills.

+ Ability to influence and collaborate with brand, R&D, and cross-functional teams.

** Primary Location** :
Chicago is the preferred location. Also open to Atlanta, Georgia (AOC), or Based in Austin, TX with regular in-person engagement at the Whole Foods Market office.

** What We Can Do For You*
* + Iconic Brand:
Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.

+ Exposure to World Class Leaders:
Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.

+ Learning Culture:
Access to resources such as Coke University, Linked In Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.

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.

Account Management, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Business Planning, Communication, Consultative Sales Management, Contract Agreements, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Making, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Marketing, Negotiation, Pitch Presentations, Relationship Building, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management,…