Sr Director of National Accounts - 72208-665-9

Opportunity to join one of the most successful beverage companies in the country today. You could represent one of the leading portfolios in the beverage industry and manage people across a large multi-state area. This position will be based in Chicago and will have responsibility for directing a group of Key Account Directors/Managers that will focus on national and regional off-premise retail chain accounts. This person will direct all national/regional off-premise chain account activity to include presentations of sales programs, new item presentations, pricing and business reviews, etc. You will also develop effective working relationships with senior members of key chains within the geographic area of responsibility.

• A minimum of 5 years retail account management experience representing beverages or DSD products is required. Qualified candidates must have experience managing/calling on large off-premise chains... grocery, convenience, mass merchandisers, etc.
• Candidate needs to be an aggressive, effective salesperson and an effective manager.
• Must be able to interface at various levels of management at wholesale, as well as senior retail management personnel.
• Qualified candidates must have experience managing people that have called on off-premise retail chains at the buyer level.
• Fact-based selling experience utilizing syndicated data (i.e. Spectra, Nielsen, IRI, etc.) is a must.

This company provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes both a long term and short term incentive bonus, 401k, profit sharing, tuition assistance, great health benefits and a company car.