National Account Manager - Distributor Partner Manager

Job Description

RED BULL`S STRATEGY, MERCHANDISING STANDARDS, AND KEY ACCOUNT PROGRAMS: 

• Partner with Distribution Partners to deliver Red Bull strategies, priorities and key initiatives.
• Drive consistent execution of Red Bull merchandising standards across relevant channels.
• Implement systems to track and benchmark Distributor Partner's against key initiatives and goals.
• Develop Sales Books and training materials to ensure Sales Reps understand and execute merchandising standards, including product flow, SKU priorities, displays and pricing.
• Lead regular communication around Key Account programs, ensuring upcoming, ongoing and short-notice initiatives are executed effectively.

DEVELOP & EXECUTE BUSINESS PLAN

• Develop annual business plans with Distribution Partners across distribution, volume, execution, investment and key KPIs.
• Implement monthly scorecards to track performance against agreed targets, including distribution and sales forecasts by channel.
• Partner with Distribution Partner senior management to maintain alignment on business priorities, performance and opportunities.
• Manage POS planning and allocation, providing regular updates on availability, timing and new POS materials.
• Develop the right organisational structure with Distribution Partners, securing commitment to the resources needed to deliver the business plan.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE 

• Maintain strong knowledge of relevant Red Bull systems and tools.
• Build an understanding of Key Account systems and their connection to Distribution Partner operations.
• Use Out-of-Stock analysis to identify opportunities and improve merchandising execution.
• Ensure Distribution Partners provide accurate and timely data across Red Bull systems.

DISTRIBUTOR STRUCTURE & ACCOUNTABILITY EXPERT

• Build a strong understanding of Distribution Partner structures, systems and ways of working.
• Develop strong relationships across all levels of the Distribution Partner organisation, from owners to managers.
• Maintain clear accountability across Distribution Partners, ensuring ownership of key tasks, programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in FMCG sales, distributor management, account management, or route-to-market leadership roles.
• 3+ years’ key account management experience leading, managing and motivating Distribution Partners.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and business acumen.
• Strong communicator, negotiator and influencer with excellent presentation and training skills.
• Highly numerate and analytical, with the ability to turn insights into action.


 

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