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On Premise Distribution Manager
Oklahoma City, United States
Red Bull North America

The On Premise Distribution Manager (OPDM) helps grow the Red Bull business by partnering with DSD distributors and foodservice distribution partners to increase product availability and drive sales across the region. This role focuses on building strong relationships, bringing Red Bull’s brand standards to life in the market, and supporting growth in line with our overall business strategy. The OPDM develops business plans, tracks performance, identifies opportunities through sales and market data, and works closely with partners to share ideas, solve challenges, and deliver strong results.

ResponsibilitiesAreas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Travel 50-60Benefits Eligible
DRIVING RED BULL NORTH AMERICA (RBNA) STRATEGY AND CREATING ALIGNMENT WITH DISTRIBUTORS

Develops communication process to ensure proper alignment and understanding of strategies, initiatives and targets

Continual communication with distributor leadership (inclusive of distributor partner key principal and broadline) to assess progress against strategy and initiatives

Drives best in class execution of annual business plan through all OnP distributor routes to market

Cultivate best-in-class relationships with key distribution management stakeholders to execute business plans and advance key objectives

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

Establishes communication schedule for National On Premise Account mandates/LTOs, VIP Program status & Pricing alignment (DSD/Vistar)

Ensures DPs implement tracking system to monitor progress against targets (DSD)

Leading Internal On Premise foodservice strategy for the Region, via Broker management, and distributor stakeholder management (BL)

Coordination and execution of local food shows

BUSINESS PLAN

Provide on-going feedback to HQ & Region leadership on performance of Region KPIs

Develop annual business plans/strategy for organization requirements, POS/resource needs. For DSD include, distribution, volume, investments, consist communication with ownership/top management and KPIs. For BL this would include sales blitz development, Broadline Distributor Big Moments (Foodshows, GSMS, Events)

Develops plans with DP during the Monthly Plan and Review (MPR) & Mid-Year Review (MYR) to course correct and achieve annual business plan. Partners with Distributor Partner Manager (DPM) and DP on annual business plan development (DSD/Vistar)

Develop and highlight key customer opportunities to close SKU and Distribution voids to ensure optimum assortment Is available to local distributors (BL)

Lead Identification and acquisition strategy for prioritized Incremental foodservice operator targets within the region (BL)

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Develops deep understanding of responsible market and its characteristics, and supports DP with actionable insights and recommendations

Maintains strong working knowledge of all Red Bull and relevant distributor/branch systems (e.g. The Hub, MSA, CPM, BI)

Analyzes monthly reports to find largest areas of opportunity for DP, and uses those insights to guide DP to up-level market conditions

Manages and tracks internal budgets

Volume forecasting and planning per distributor location in alignment with national volume objectives set by HQ

Has a robust routine of auditing & analysis to ensure VIP program compliance and return on investment (DSD)

Holds DPs accountable for data submission into MSA to ensure accurate and timely information; tracks daily/weekly submissions (DSD/Vistar)

DISTRIBUTOR STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY EXPERT

Work in field with broader On-Premise Region team of Managers and Specialists in respective geographies to develop effective programs, relationships, and collaboration internally and with distributor sales personnel

Highlight opportunities and develop curated targets for ONP dept blitzes and sales Interactions

Has thorough working knowledge of distributor’s internal systems and structure

Understands distributor’s hierarchy and has relationship from the top-down Knowledgeable on reps and area managers pay structure in order to program

Conduit to Brand Manager and Account Development Manager (DSD/Vistar)

DISTRIBUTOR TRAINING

Lead team based training initiatives to develop and support the DP sales team

Provide individual coaching and development of DP work force (e.g. Brand Managers, Account Development Managers, and DP sales force)

Ensures adoption/usage of WINGTIPS, TRAINING TOOLS (DSD/Vistar)

Lead training and onboarding of Region Sales specialists on RTM ways of working and processes with sales force

MISCELLANEOUS

Communicates regularly and works effectively with all BU sales team and marketing to secure full alignment of the BU goals with the DP

Effectively wires with responsible National On Premise Franchise groups and regional chains

Share and enforce guidelines with regards to RBNA’s inventory policy

Develops working knowledge of geographic and demographic areas in assigned geography

Develops expertise with regards to product competition and distributor/branch competition in respective area

Experience
Your areas of knowledge and expertiseThis matter most for this role:
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Outstanding sales experience and track record in Consumer Product Goods and/or FMCG, foodservice industry (Beverage Preferred), 5+ years
  • Distributor, Supplier, and/or Broadline distributor experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to teach, develop, and manage distributors
  • Cross functional work and change management experience a plus
  • Strong On Premise industry knowledge and experience.
  • Entrepreneurial, solution-oriented, strategic mindset to take initiative and consult with DP in joint business planning is a must
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen to understand/manage back end financial planning systems
  • 4+ years’ experience displaying dynamic leadership skills to manage and motivate third party sales teams preferred
  • Demonstrates excellence in sales with ability to teach, develop, and coach others on selling skills
  • Excellent negotiation and influencer skills
  • Clear and proven ability to develop and implement successful sales and trade marketing strategies
  • Excellent communicator, including presentation skills and training ability
  • Must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Employees may be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds or more as needed
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Must be fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage
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This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa. The base salary range for this position is $92,000 - 138,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location). Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.
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Red Bull USA operates from its office in Santa Monica, where dynamic and creative teams work together to grow the brand and Give Wings to People and Ideas. From Santa Monica, teams bring Red Bull to life across the USA through local initiatives, consumer experiences, partnerships, and events.

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