Director Sales SupermarketsBellevue, WA, USAReq #15512Friday, January 5, 2024Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.What does the Director of Supermarket Sales do at Swire Coca-Cola?As the Director of Supermarket Sales you will lead and develop a team of account executives Swire Coca-Colas' geographic territory, with the goal to advance strategic partnerships with retail customers. You will meet this goal by building and maintaining trusting relationships while achieving organizational objectives. The new director will institute and inspire growth for future opportunities by leveraging the latest tools and resources through cross functional internal collaboration and inclusive of the broader industry system alliances.Responsibilities:Provide short and long-term (5-Year CAGR) strategic direction for the customer team and overall Supermarket Channel to drive revenue, profit, volume, market share, SOVI and system health.Institute growth, profitability and competitive promotional strategies as well as develop annual Joint Business Plan partnerships in and outside the geographical territory.Lead and manage core retail partnerships, cultivating strategic and individualized relationships with retailer's senior leadership teams.Collaborate cross functionally across Swire Coca-Cola organization to develop and institute strategic support.Responsible for the overall customer team budget metric performance objectives, financial management, forecast accuracy, core competency behaviors, development, and institution of technology advancements.Ownership, accountability, and facilitation of return on investment for all retail programming including retail incentives, trade spend, commercial programming, retailer capital investments, etc.Ensure Account Executives are utilizing available tools and resources for development, Collaborating for Value, Persuasive Presentation Skills, Collaborative Business Planning and latest available selling techniques.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in business or related field preferred.8+ years Sales/Customer management required in lieu of degree.8+ years Beverage or CPG industry experience required.2+ years Sales operations experience required.#LI-AI1 #LI-OnsiteBase pay range is $ 119,380 to $ 156,685 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates and their families. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, and Tuition Reimbursement. We also offer the following paid time off benefits on a calendar year or anniversary year basis: 80 hours of Paid Vacation, 1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement), 7 Paid Holidays, 3 Paid Floating Holidays, 8 hours of Paid Volunteer Leave, up to 8 weeks of Maternity Disability Paid Leave (based on eligibility), and up to 2 weeks of Parental Paid Leave (based on eligibility).Swire Coca-Cola is an equ