This Role as National Account Executive, within Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will support our DSD business with Walmart & Sam’s Club, specifically for our Coke Affiliated Sales Organization (CASO). This individual will serve as a key member of the sales management team, who contributes to the strategic direction of the customer relationship. This role is responsible for volume, revenue, and share growth by developing, selling, and executing team strategies for the CASO Direct Store Delivery (DSD) business. This role is also responsible for process improvements in the areas of store-level service & plan execution for KDP, Walmart, and Distributors within their assigned System/ Route to Market (RTM). This position will provide high visibility and interaction with leaders across the organization.

This position will be based in Rogers, AR and will have travel requirements approximately 30% of the time.

Core Responsibilities:

Work extensively with the Coke Affiliated Sales Organization and key Bottlers within the CASO system, and cross-functionally with DSD Sales, Omni, & Category to drive communication, growth, service, execution, and continuous improvementCultivate and maintain effective business relationships with all customers, including Walmart Home Office, CASO Bottling Partners, KDP leadership, and other key stakeholdersFunction as a voice for the CASO network within the Walmart National Retail Sales Team, and as a subject matter expert on our Walmart business for our Botting Partners and CASO Field Teams across the CASO systemUtilize internal, syndicated, and point of sale (POS) data to identify opportunities and adjust plans to meet and exceed annual goals and objectivesManage promotional process from planning stage, to development, to execution ensuring all retail timelines are met, deliverables executed, and timely communication to all internal and retailer partiesSell & communicate key initiatives to Bottler/Distributor Decision Makers, ensuring alignment and execution of internal strategies and the overall JBPIdentify opportunities and lead cross-functional projects such as ensuring timely modular reset execution, improving on-shelf availability, reducing cost to serve, driving display execution, improving service & OPD metrics, refining communications, & creating impactful field selling stories, etc.Lead joint planning with key CASO Bottlers through facilitation of regular group meetingsDevelop short- and long-term strategic growth plans for Walmart and CASO Route Requirements Bachelor’s Degree preferred5+ years of leadership experience in positions of increasing responsibilityExperience with data Analytics & strategic Insights - leverage relevant external insights (industry, competitors, category, brand, channel, consumer, and account) to develop a strategic agenda that drives focus, results, & share growth behind the KDP portfolio strategyProject Management – executing a project from start to finish ability to communicate long-term vision and shorter-term opportunities through clear & simple messageAbility to proactively identify business opportunities and deliver innovative solutions to address business needs. Strong analytical rigor that drives results-orientationAbility to leverage internal and external relationships to drive strategic agenda, alignment, and capabilities development for the teamMust be completely PC proficient, able to develop their own oral and visual presentations, possess strong excel/ data management skillsAbility to travel when necessary – approximately 30% Company Overview

 

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity.  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 ~28,000 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 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.