Director, Large Format - Phorm

Location: St. Louis

** SALARY:**  $133,600 - $167,000 bonus and long term incentive eligible
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SUMMARY:

** The Director of Large Format Retail Sales – Phorm Energy is responsible for leading our efforts to build and implement strategies for key retailer partners, including Walmart, Kroger, ABSCO, and  this role, you will lead a team of 4 Key Account managers to implement a structured retail sales process designed to understand performance opportunities, build local account plans and develop category strategies to drive growth for Phorm Energy.

This role will work cross functionally to build relationships with our internal (field sales, logistics, supply) and external partners (wholesalers, retailers) to execute Phorm Energy’s Large Format sales objectives including, volume, share, distribution, shelf space and promotion opportunities.
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* JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Manage, Coach and Mentor Retail Sales KAM Team
* Grow sales and share of Phorm Energy across large format retail accounts
* Provide total account management; sell-in programs and brand promotions
* Ownership of retailer promotional & sales budget
* Utilize entire suite of sales tools (Circana, Power BI, Nielsen, etc.)
* Maintain active communications with Commercial and Wholesaler personnel
* Evaluate strategies and action plans against allocated budget; manage budgets
* Contribute to the development and management of annual account plan
* Facilitate communication of wholesaler's pricing to chain account(s)
* Develop and maintain current and new relationships
* Team First Mentality & ability to multi-task with numerous stakeholders
* Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks
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* JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

*** BS/BA degree in business, finance, marketing or related field preferred
* Basic knowledge of beverage retail initiatives (Free Fills, Slotting Fees)
* Retailer selling experience (Grocery and Club preferred, but not required)
* Advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* High level of expertise in analyzing information and making information based recommendations.
* Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software and measures is preferred.
* Effective communications/presentation,follow-up, administrative and organizational skills.
* Field and retail sales experience in the beverage industry or other consumer product industries.
* Understanding ofDSD wholesaler network/processes
* Ability to work and drive positive results in a fast-paced, team environment.
** WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
** At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years.

Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
** BENEFITS:
*** Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
* Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
* Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
* 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
* Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
* Free Beer!
** WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
** Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today– and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.  As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve.

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