Serve as the primary leader and strategic driver for the 7-Eleven account, responsible for a significant share of company depletions and beer category performance across 39 states and over 10,000 stores.
Manage and development of a high-performing team: Supervise three direct reports (two National Account Manager IIs and one eCommerce NAM) and eight indirect National Account Managers to deliver against sales and profit objectives.
Own the relationship with the 7-Eleven National Buyer (Sr. Category Manager of Beer), partnering to develop and execute the national beer strategy, assortment, space, and promotional plans.
Act as a strategic advisor to the 7-Eleven National Buyer and category leadership, supporting the success of the total beer category and ensuring Constellation Brands’ leadership position within it.
Coordinate with retailer regional buyers, supporting their work through the NAM IIs on the team.
Drive and report on performance goals, including sales, distribution, and in-store execution metrics, with accountability for nearly 22MM cases sold annually.
Develop and execute channel-specific programs tailored to convenience retail, including cold box placement, impulse promotions, and storefront visibility.
Manage relationships at multiple levels: Engage with 7-Eleven corporate and senior executives, local operations leadership, distributor partners, and Constellation Brands internal stakeholders (up to the Business Unit Vice President level).
Leverage syndicated and internal data to create fact-based presentations, drive decision-making, and optimize promotional effectiveness.
Oversee budget processes and tactical fund allocation to ensure maximum ROI and timely activation of programs.
Promote cross-functional collaboration with field sales, marketing, and category management teams to ensure cohesive execution.
Stay current on trends in the convenience channel, adjusting strategies to respond to evolving consumer behaviors, technology, and new business opportunities.
Ensure executional excellence at the distributor and store level, maintaining robust follow-through and compliance reporting.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in the consumer products or beverage alcohol industry; experience in convenience retail strongly preferred.
Minimum 8 years of sales experience, with at least 2 years at the supplier level and a proven track record in the convenience or small-format retail sector.
Demonstrated experience managing direct and indirect reports, with strong leadership and team development skills.
Expertise in building and nurturing relationships with key customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret syndicated data and drive business decisions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, business intelligence tools, and customer-specific systems.
Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of working time, including frequent store visits and field work.
Benefits
paid time off
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
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