Regional Account Executive

Job Overview :

Regional Account Executive - Arizona

The ideal candidate will be based in Tempe, AZ

The Regional Account Executive (RAE) will be responsible for sales of Keurig Dr Peppers (KDPs) Direct Store Delivery (DSD) portfolio in the grocery and C-Store channel of trade, with responsibility for multiple regional accounts. The RAE will serve as a key member of the sales team who contributes to the strategic direction of the customer relationship. This role contributes to volume, profit, and share growth by driving distribution and availability across key KDP brands, and by developing and executing a net sales and margin strategy at retail across the KDP beverage platforms

This role will own the customer relationship and be responsible driving volume, profit and share growth by delivering upon the company and the retailers objectives. Key areas of focus :
Distribution and availability of our key brands and packages, excellence in display execution and retail conditions, and everyday price and promoted price compliance.

At Keurig Dr Pepper the consumer is at the heart of everything we do. Join the team at KDP and make a difference to consumers with one of Americas leading producers and distributors of hot and cold beverages helping to satisfy every consumers beverage need, anytime and anywhere. The role demands a highly driven, results oriented, collaborative thinker with strong business planning, negotiation, analytical, and strategic selling skills.

The right candidate must bring solution-based thinking, excellent communication skills, is highly organized, and brings an extraordinary level of commitment. This individual must proactively partner with internal KDP resources across multiple functions that influence and assist with execution of the Non-Commercial strategy. This role requires a proven ability to build and execute regional and national sales plans, align and coordinate selling activities across multiple channels, and excellent financial acumen to maximize performance.

• Accountable for achieving maximum sales volume and margin consistent with sales projections and goals.
• Develop and implement customer sales strategies and account plans for accomplishing mutually beneficialvolumeobjectives,promotional plans,and value
  
  Includes joint business planning as well as on-goingactivitiesthroughout the yearto support thatplan.
• Analyze data to draw insights for strategic plans, volume forecasting, and budget planning.
• Develop customer presentations by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills are required including communication and collaboration with multiple teams within KDP :
  Customer Marketing, Finance, Operations, Financial Business Services, Master Data, Customer Service, Business Unit Leadership, etc.
• Communicate frequently as part of larger collaborative National Account teams to ensure complete understanding of current programs and implications at retail communicate this information throughout DSD sales organization.
• Develop, sell and drive Merchandising events within retailer markets / regions

Travel 25-50%

• Salary Range : $81, - $95, / year.
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility :
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Bachelors degree in sales, marketing, or related field.
• At least 5 years sales experience in selling and managing national and / or regional accounts within a packaged goods company.
• Ability to negotiate complex non-commercial contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to clearly communicate and deliver presentations.
• Strong project and people management skills, critical and creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, passionate with a collaborative, strategic growth-mindset
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook expertise.
• Ability to travel to sales, broker meetings, and trade shows. Up to 50% travel.