Distributor Manager, IA/SD

Distributor State Manager, Iowa/South Dakota

The role will report to Region Sales Director and be based in the Des Moines area.

• Responsible for leading business performance of 12 IA & SD Diageo Beer Company distributors across the two states.
• Planning/leading wholesaler execution through achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual business plan targets. Sets goals, drives accountability for wholesaler execution and uses metrics to measure performance and processes. This is primarily achieved through effectively leading, planning, directing, motivating, training, and measuring the Distributor organizations.
• Role significantly influences the distributor teams and Diageo Beer Company Chain Teams emphasizing teamwork and achieving results.
• Anticipate constantly evolving business trends to improve performance and mitigate risks.
• Market complexity will be high
  • Responsibility for Diageo Beer Co portfolio including all spirit based RTDs in IA
  • on/off premise, chain/independent mix
  • high local marketing investments, frequent innovation test market
  • 3rd party agency engagement - MKTG, Aras  

Decision Making/Financial Responsibility:
 

• Management of 12 wholesalers with interaction and strong relationship building with owner/senior management through to the distributor sales reps.

• Deliver agreed upon AOP depletion targets.
• Meet monthly and quarterly Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure alignment on all programs & goals
• Deliver shipments to contractual DSI obligations.
• Lead trade other and price spends to agreed-upon budgets  
• Develops sales forecasts/budgets using market insights and analyzing trends.

Management Responsibility:
 

• Inform wholesalers on DBC chain programs and local initiatives,
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, annual planning meetings and business reviews with distributor leadership to ensure alignment.
• Time in trade working with the wholesaler to achieve desired results
• Wholesaler management in person & virtually to track performance/programming/issues and lead the course corrections as needed.
• Lead local event planning/sampling and execution with distributor and 3rd party agency (MKTG/Aras)
• Monthly general sales meetings to inform and reinforce key priorities  

Financial/Business/Team admin:

• T&E, wholesaler invoices, budget reconciliation, performance review.
• Customer management:  channel dynamics. C-store, grocery, club store, independents, and on-premise; three-tier structure of supplier, wholesaler, and retailer; and direct store delivery.

Key Outputs:

• Deliver against AOP & IBO’s for the DBC portfolio
• Analyze and plan wholesaler business- monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Develop wholesaler/retailer goals for visibility, distribution, display execution, promotions/ samplings, pricing, shelf management, and quality measures
• Create and implement and drive incentives to motivate wholesalers to implement against the key sales drivers by brand
• Plan and manage investment (Beer & PABs)
• Plan and implement kick-off meetings for innovation and programming initiatives throughout the year
• Negotiate and price structure with wholesaler to ensure pricing strategies are met.
• Analyze segment retail accounts in on/off premise channels to focus activities effectively. Work with National Account and Retail Chain teams to coordinate key account planning at wholesalers.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Extensive beer/wine/spirits commercial experience in or similar CPG selling experience.
• Wholesaler management; proven supervisory skills; retail sales in chain grocery, independent liquor and on-premise; thorough understanding of wholesaler operations; Thorough understanding of chain customers, competitive activity, market information, and quality standards. Well-developed financial acumen, with previous ownership of pricing and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of Distributor Operations. 
• Insight and understanding with both On and Off Trade 
• Experience managing across multiple functions.
• Strong influencing, negotiation skills. Proven track record for collaborating and holding other departments accountable for performance.

Skills

• Persuasive selling, problem solving; planning/organizing; proficiency in MS office; financial acumen; excellent written/verbal communication; extremely positive; excellent negotiator; exhibits independence, resiliency, and tenacity. Process oriented. Understands and applies interdependencies across functions. Understands & uses data in critical decision making. Ability to engage, influence, and coordinate partners who have different strategic initiatives.  

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At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others.  (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.)  The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.

Salary : $91,200 - $152,000