VP, Club

Reporting to the SVP of Large Format Sales, you will lead our sales efforts across the Club channel by implementing main objectives – both quantitative (revenue, volume, profit, and share) and qualitative (in store presence, top retail relationships, training and development, etc.). You will also manage a team of National Account professionals to implement Red Bull's Club Retail Sales strategies. Main responsibilities include coaching direct reports;

overseeing account budgets and metrics, leading Club channel price architecture, developing Club channel short and long-term strategy, contributing to global price negotiations and partnering with Red Bull HQ to set the Global Club Channel strategy. You will also develop productive business relationships with important partners, build joint business plans, and manage profitable growth with senior leadership at National & Regional Club channel retailers.

You will manage all chain account plans, activities, and results within the channel.

Develop long-term strategies and initiatives for the US Club channel considering company direction, focus area, customers, market parameters, and resources. Promote the development of the Global Club channel strategy and important priorities in partnership with HQ. Build club-specific price architecture evaluating consumer price elasticity and value to market versus other channels. Create Club channel strategy including club-specific permanent packages and seasonal in/out variety packs.

Lead the implementation of winning strategies across all US National & Regional Club customers. Maintain business relationships with senior management across the Club channel, adding value through expertise and strategic partnerships. Provide clear direction and guidelines regarding priorities – qualitative and quantitative – for the annual business planning process for Club key accounts teams, channel programs, and tactics. Evaluate the return on investment for each account and create benchmark systems to rate investments and make adjustments.

Ensure visibility agreements for multi-location product placement and quality planogram maintenance; create the best expectations concerning merchandising and pricing to be implemented across the channel. Challenge top accounts to outpace annual business growth; and call on major retailers to use Red Bull's assets. Aggregate and analyze large amounts of complex data quickly, and distill that data into clear, viable action plans.

Work with Global Red Bull HQ to co-develop international 1 to 3-year strategies for the Club channel. Participate in Global Cost negotiation for Club channel customers that operate internationally. Call on Global buying desks at Club channel customers that operate internationally. Provide leadership to Red Bull Key Account Managers calling on Global Club channel customers.

Contribute to several US & HQ team meetings to ensure sales representation and the Club channel 'voice'. Communicate team objectives across RBNA and our Distribution Partners.

Assist account managers in developing successful programs.

• 10+ years of Sales & Key Account experience, experience in Club channel
• In-depth knowledge of sales within FMCG or spirits industry; DSD expertise is ideal
• Negotiation experience
• Leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Must be fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage

The base salary range for this position is $218,000 to $265,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement. (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.