Job Description Summary:
At The Coca-Cola Company, we exist to refresh the world and make a difference through loved brands, done sustainably for a better shared future. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader; it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world. Our North America Operating Unit (NAOU) Advanced Hydration division is a dynamic, fast‑paced business unit at The Coca‑Cola Company where teams come together to lead what’s next in hydration. With a portfolio that includes BODYARMOR Sports Drink, Powerade, vitaminwater, and smartwater, the group is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, strong collaboration, and shared ambition. This is a place for people who think differently, move with agility, challenge the status quo, and thrive in an ever‑changing category. Joining the team means helping shape the future of hydration alongside passionate, collaborative teams committed to winning.
The Sr. Director Customer Sales, Large Format will lead a cross functional team to deliver business results across assigned territory. As a key leader within the Advanced Hydration division, this individual will be required to lead annual planning processes and negotiate annual agreements to ensure alignment and execution to achieve aggressive business targets, while driving results through a team. This individual will provide subject matter expertise to resolve complex customer issues and deliver annual goals. This individual will directly manage the Kroger customer with direct leadership accountability for a team overseeing Meijer, Hy-vee, Target, Spartan Nash Military.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Development
Strategic leader responsible for the oversight of the channel ensuring customer alignment and managing overall strategy for division.
Lead a team of direct reports to lead Kroger, Meijer, Hy-vee, Target, Spartan Nash Military channel customers
Drive processes and execution of annual plans across assigned customers and bottlers. Delivery of key business and financial metrics including topline results (Revenue, volume, Share) and key financial metrics (trade spend and T&E budgets) will be required.
Partner with Sr. Management and cross functional team members to build Annual Plans to achieve both short-term and long-term business objectives.
Lead annual negotiations ensuring an optimized partnership agreement is in place that supports overall organizational priorities.
Collaborative leader of a cross functional team responsible for the development and implementation of overall customer selling stories, while providing key insights to deliver all key execution metrics (Assortment, Shelving, Pricing, Merchandising and Innovation).
Oversee the on-going account updates and performance reporting against key metrics and problem solves plan gaps and brings forward recommendations to deliver on required business objectives.
Oversee & complete administrative duties required by the customer (contracts, new item forms, etc.)
Strong data & insights knowledge and skills to assist in storytelling type selling
System Leadership
Participate in all system routines as needed (CCLT, Customer core Teams) to provide customer updates including annual plan targets and elements and on-going customer performance updates and action plans to deliver annual plans.
Work closely with Coca-Cola sales teams to maximize mutual goals, results, and execution
Build and leverage relationships with both BASN teams and Bottlers to ensure alignment and focus on delivering key customer objectives.
Cross Functional Communication and Collaboration
Provides on-going updates on customer plan results and opportunities to BodyArmor management.
Participate in key cross functional routines to provide on-going plan updates and ensure flawless execution of customer programs and initiatives.
Provide customer input to annual plans including all Marketing, Commercial and Innovation plans.
Organizational Development
Fully leverage all cross functional resources to deliver best in class capabilities to customers including selling stories, consumer and customer marketing and insights and revenue growth management plans.
Coach and mentor team, direct reports & support staff, providing subject matter expertise on customer needs ensuring the team is supported and the required resources are in place to support overall business priorities.
Manage to annual T&E budget for department ensuring alignment with internal financial objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree or relevant experience required
8 years experience managing National Accounts required
Located in: Cincinnati, OH, Minneapolis MN, or Atlanta GA areas required
DSD beverage background preferred
Solid computer skills in Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word. Strong understanding and analytical skills in understanding of Nielsen/IRI syndicated data.
50% travel required including both local and neighboring geographic territories.
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive long distances
Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy Company standards per Driving Policy
Skills:
Alteryx, Branding, Channels Strategy, Conversion Rate, Customer Insights, Demand Generation, Digital Advertising, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Leadership, Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Insights, Marketing Strategies, Market Segmentation, Media Buying, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Product Commercialization, Sales Channel Development, Social Media, Strategy Development, Structured Query Language (SQL), Tableau (Software)Pay Range:
United States of America: 164,000 USD - 180,000 USDBase pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
30Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
RemoteTravel Required:
26% - 50%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
July 30, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.Skills Required
- Bachelors Degree or relevant experience
- 8 years experience managing National Accounts
- Located in Cincinnati, OH; Minneapolis, MN; or Atlanta, GA areas
- DSD beverage background
- Solid computer skills in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Strong understanding and analytical skills with Nielsen/IRI syndicated data
- 50% travel required (local and neighboring geographic territories)
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive long distances
- Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy Company standards per Driving Policy
The Coca-Cola Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, combining a 401(k) match with a company-funded cash-balance pension and an employee stock purchase plan match that together materially increase long-term package value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are outlined with structured vacation accrual that increases with tenure and a holiday program that includes both set and floating days.
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What We Do
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.
