Director
Octopi
Director
Octopi
Contract beverage facility and brand partner
ASAHI BEER USA
Multi-State Division — Field-Based, US
EAST DIVISION DIRECTOR
Own the Growth of Asahi Super Dry Across Your Division
Full-Time
ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA
Asahi USA is building a portfolio of premium beverage brands in the U.S., led by our flagship, Asahi Super Dry. As part of Asahi Europe & International — a global beverage company with 19 production facilities across 8 countries and over 11,000 colleagues worldwide — we're bringing a challenger mindset to how we grow in this market, backed by the scale and resources of an established global brewer.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Division Director drives sales volume, distributor development, and key account growth across a multi-state Division. This is a high-accountability, largely independent role for a self-starter who thrives building distributor relationships and owning results — from execution on the ground to full P&L outcomes for the Division.
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT
• Real P&L ownership over a multi-state Division — not just a sales quota, the whole business outcome
• Direct, high-trust partnership with distributor leadership across ownership, commercial, marketing, operations, and finance
• A seat at the table as Asahi Super Dry continues its growth story in the U.S. market
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Build and execute sales programs with distributor teams to close distribution gaps and grow availability, velocity, and volume
• Run at least 2 distributor work-withs monthly with field sales reps, key account managers, and leadership
• Own execution and financial outcomes for your Division, including P&L targets, budgets, and KPI delivery
• Compose and deliver periodic Business Reviews and Annual Business Plans directly to distributor partners
• Lead and develop your Division team — including monthly sell/skill-development days and bi-weekly check-ins with direct reports
WHAT YOU BRING
Must-haves:
• 10+ years of sales experience, including managing distributors, key accounts, and people
• University/college degree, valid driver's license and safe driving record, 21+ years of age
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with Nielsen and VIP
• Effective communicator and presenter, proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to travel 25–50% within the Division, with limited travel for company meetings
Nice-to-haves:
• 3+ years of consumer goods sales experience to retail or chain accounts, ideally within the beer industry
• A genuine passion for premium imported beer
BENEFITS & PERKS
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match — 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
• Short-term Incentive Bonus
• 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here
• Paid holidays
PAY
• Pay: $160,000–$180,000 annually (HG18)
Full-time, exempt
Octopi is a contract beverage facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin that helps beverage brands grow by acting as a one-stop partner for production and brand support. It manufactures beverages for clients and offers services beyond ordinary contract production, including sourcing packaging materials, collaborating on new recipes, designing brand identities, and navigating regional distribution. This combination of manufacturing and brand services differentiates Octopi from typical contract facilities by providing an end-to-end ecosystem that acts as an extra limb to its clients. The company’s goal is to support clients in scaling their brands and reaching broader markets.
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