VP CATEGORY SERVICES Job Listing at RNDC in Phoenix, AZ (Job ID 1212485700)

Description

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

The Vice President of Category Services will be responsible for providing regional leadership, direction, oversight, and daily counsel for the respective state Directors and/or State Category Services leads and their supporting Category Consultants. Facilitate and develop spirit and wine partnerships with major retailers across the state and region.? Provide strategic insights to both RNDC sales teams and our spirit and wine suppliers.  Focus on efforts to market their products more effectively through applying category management principles, in such a way as to meet and exceed the company's objectives by performing the following duties. 

• Oversees, leads and directs all activities of category services regionally and at state levels. This includes but is not limited to, the maintaining and training of department staff, managing department duties, directing and assisting in the development as well as review of all department presentations. 
• Coordinates and leverages region and state category services resources to support across state lines when opportunities present themselves. 
• Directs the Category Services region teams in coordination with sales divisions and suppliers' Statewide Wine and Spirit shelf plans and standards. Provides specific market information to assist suppliers in developing business plans that will be mutually beneficial and successful for the supplier, the customer, and RNDC.  
• Provides Chain Account teams with information and direction about the market and their specific chain accounts. Assist in writing category presentations and accompany Chain Account Managers when making category presentations.  
• Ensures consistency for the wine and spirits category database. Provides reliable and accurate marketing and sales information and sales presentations to the sales force.  
• Directs the performance of analytical research of syndicated market and/or retail data to effectively evaluate wine and spirit performance in the market.  
• Responsible for the overall evaluation of category, sub-category, and product level finds for presentation to senior management.  
• Supervisory and Management Responsibilities: Manages one or more subordinates which include several Management positions and one or more analyst positions. Carries out management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Bachelor's degree preferred; six to eight years related experience, previous on and off-premises (retail) sales experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Five or more years of previous sales experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier; manager of manager experience preferred. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• Requires a current state driver's license 
• Ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.  
• Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state  

• 401(k) with company matching 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits* 
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid caregiver leave 
• Fertility benefits  
• Paid training 
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays 
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates

*Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility 
COVID-19 considerations: 
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams. 

• Bachelor's degree  
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry 
• WSET certifications 

 Compensation

This compensation information is a good faith estimate and provided in accordance with California's state law. Similar positions located outside of this jurisdiction may not necessarily receive the same compensation. The salary generally starts at $210,300.00 up to $300,500.00. The salary is an estimate based on an applicant's skills and experience.

Salary/Hourly: Salaried  ​

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
 

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RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please email applicantaccommodation@rndc-usa.com.