Division Manager, Category Services

Company

Republic National Distributing Company

Location:

Houston, TX

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged.

RNDC values the health and well‑being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

RNDC is looking for an outgoing and self-motivated Division Manager Category Services to join our growing Commercial Sales team. The Division Manager will provide leadership direction for Category Consultants and facilitate partnership development with major retailers. The role focuses on applying category management principles to improve retail partners’ market performance and managing daily performance, training, and development of Category Consultants.

• Oversee, lead, and direct all activities of category management processes in strategic accounts, including training of department staff and reviewing all department presentations.
• Direct the Category Consultant in coordination with sales divisions and suppliers for Wine and Spirit shelf plans and standards, providing market information to assist suppliers in developing mutually beneficial business plans.
• Inform Chain Account teams with market information and direction, assist in writing category presentations, and accompany Chain Account Executives during presentations.
• Direct analytical research of syndicated market and/or retail data to evaluate wine and spirit performance.
• Evaluate category, sub‑category, and product‑level findings for presentation to senior management.
• Oversee space planning projects.
• Manage one or more subordinates, including several management and analyst positions, carrying out hiring, training, performance appraisal, and personnel management duties.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Bachelor's degree preferred; six to eight years of related experience; previous on- and off‑premise sales experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carry over unused PTO
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and company‑paid holidays
• Associate resource groups and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for all associates (subject to wait periods and eligibility terms)

• Bachelor's degree (already mentioned)
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certifications

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Republic National Distributing Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the application and interview process. If you require an accommodation, please .

Nearest Major Market:
Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market:
Fort Worth