National Account Executive

National Account Executive – Foodservice Solutions

The National Account Executive – Foodservice Solutions position is a critical role for KDP, leading the sales for our total product portfolio in national and regional foodservice accounts with corporate headquarter offices in OH, KY, IL, PA & TX. This individual will also be responsible for managing relationships with franchisees of select chains across the Midwest/Great Lakes Region. Potential for HQ's/Key contacts in IN, TN, & MI as well, based on the needs of the business as we evolve. The ideal candidate will be based in or around Central Ohio, or Louisville, KY but will also consider well-qualified candidates in the surrounding regions. The NAE contributes to KDP's volume, profit and share growth by developing, selling and executing plans for our total portfolio of brands and will report to the Director of National Accounts Northeast/Great Lakes. The role demands a highly driven, results-oriented, organized person with strong customer relationship skills and at least 5 years of consumer goods or 3 years' Foodservice sales experience. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of sales success, be able to multitask in a demanding environment and provide high level call expertise with both regional and national restaurant chains. They will also be experienced in building relationships at the C-suite level, working with marketing leaders within accounts and experience managing franchise relationships in the Foodservice channel. They also must be able to negotiate multi-year contracts at a high level and understand the financials that drive mutually beneficial results with our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement customer sales strategies, customer solutions, and account plans for achieving volume and profit objectives, including:
• Increasing sales of existing products
• Gaining new product availability
• Strategic partnership in new category testing/beverage innovation
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with all levels of assigned accounts—from key decision makers to executives to franchise ownership, as applicable
• Manage marketing allocation with national account chain customers. Use of funds to be consistent with strategies aimed at increasing beverage incidence and total sales.
• Accurately forecast annual business objectives and monitor/report on progress quarterly
• Partner with KDP Customer Marketing resources towards the execution and activation of activities that support mutually developed/agreed annual business plans
• Attend customer and industry trade shows as dictated by assigned coverage.
• A high degree of cross-functional leadership is required. Strong partnership and communication must exist with cross-functional teams within KDP, including with the Finance Team, Operations, CTA and Master Data

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5 years of CPG sales experience or 3 years Foodservice experience
• 3 years' experience in Selling, Negotiating, and Top-Level Account Coverage
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret sales performance data
• Previous experience in sales forecasting/managing budgets
• Travel 25 - 35% (or as needed to deliver on opportunities and objectives)

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.