On Premise Distribution Executive

**Company Description**:Red Bull Sales teams are all about making sure that whenever consumers want a Red Bull can, it is always close at hand regardless of where they stand across the globe. They do this via our two channel-oriented sales teams: Off Premise and On Premise.The On Premise Distribution Executive main priority is developing annual business plans, driving Red Bull initiatives, and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through a set group of Distribution Partners (DPs).Key responsibilities include: communicating strategic priorities; driving and managing key RB initiatives; ensuring implementation of merchandising standards; developing systems to track and measure KPI execution; monitoring sales/POS progress against business plans; and coaching DP to produce execution excellence in the On Premise Channel.**RB's Strategy, Merchandising Standards, and Key Account Programs**:Coordinates meetings with DPs to explain and implement Red Bull business strategies and initiativesDevelops communication process to ensure proper alignment and understanding of strategies and goalsImplements systems to track and benchmark DPs against key initiatives/goalsEnsures DPs fully understand and execute RB merchandising standardsAssists in developing Sales Books and training to guarantee Sales Reps clearly understand merchandising standards (i.e. product flow, sku priorities by channel, display merchandising, pricing, etc.)Establishes set communication schedule to discuss upcoming and on going Key Account ProgramsImplements process for late notice or emergency programs to ensure rapid communication and executionEnsures DPs implement tracking system to gage execution effectiveness**Business Plan**Develops with the DPs the annual business plans with regards to organization requirements, distribution, volume, investments, and KPIsConsistently communicates with ownership and top management to guarantee alignmentEstablishes POS allocation by distributorCoordinates with Business Unit office personnel to issue on-going updates against allocationKeeps DP abreast of any new POS items and applicable allocation/timingDevelops organization model with DP and gains commitment against specific personnel structure to drive Business Plan**Business Intelligence**Maintains strong working knowledge of all relevant Red Bull systemsDevelops knowledge of key account systems and how they relate to DPHolds DPs accountable for data submission into RB systems to ensure accurate and timely information**Distributor Structure and Accountability Expert**Thorough working knowledge of distributors internal systems and structureUnderstands distributor’s hierarchy and has relationship from the top down (Owner to Managers)Clear understanding of the person responsible and accountable for tasks or programs within distributorshipWorking knowledge of routing procedures and able to suggest better route to market and/or manpower needs based on distribution and account frequencyKnowledgeable on reps and area manager’s pay structure in order to program and hold accountableAbility to communicate and share best practices from other DP on structure accountability systems**Miscelaneous**Share and enforce guidelines with regards to RB’s inventory policyProvide on-going feedback relative to DP performance against objectives and KPIsDevelops expertise with regards to product competition and distributor competition in respective areaCommunicates regularly and works effectively with all BU sales team (Off-Premise, key accounts, etc) and marketing people to secure full alignment of the BU goals with the DP**Qualifications**:Bachelor degree in business administration, economy, engineering, marketing.Minimum 3 years of sales experience in consumer goods industry (beverage preferred), in key account or indirect channel experienceIntermediate English**Additional Information**:We believe in the potential of everyone to give wiiings to people and ideas, regardless of gender expression, race, religion, affective-sexual orientation, origin, age and disability. In the world of Red Bull, everyone is welcome.