Director, Owned Retail - Strategy & Finance

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $157,440 - $186,960, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:

Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Director of Owned Retail – Strategy & Finance sets the strategic direction and drives the financial performance of Anheuser-Busch’s U.S. craft brewpubs, taprooms, restaurants, and other owned retail outlets. This leader will help Anheuser-Busch harness its owned retail portfolio to grow local craft brands through exceptional customer experiences, stronger operational leverage, and enhance profitability.

Working closely with the Director of Owned Retail – Operations, you’ll champion a hospitality-first culture across hundreds of employees, creating lasting consumer connections. You’ll share P&L ownership, lead long-term growth initiatives, and travel extensively to support and challenge our operators. You will drive cross-functional collaborative efforts across marketing, FP&A, supply, people, procurement, legal, and craft brewery leadership nationwide.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Strategy and Growth

• Co-own P&L for all U.S. craft brewpubs, taprooms, and other owned retail locations jointly with the Director of Owned Retail – Operations
• Build and execute a multi-year plan to boost traffic, elevate guest experiences, and optimize the retail footprint for craft brand growth
• Partner with hospitality directors to identify and act on opportunities for brand perception, profitability, and portfolio expansion
• Present business cases for openings, renewals, and closures aligned with company goals
• Allocate resources strategically to maximize ROI on CapEx investments
  
  

Shape Culture and Talent

• Champion a hospitality-centered culture focused on exceptional consumer connections
• Define clear values and behavioral expectations to uphold high service standards
• Develop training and hiring tools to build proactive, high-performing hospitality teams
  
  

Drive Financial Excellence

• Serve as strategic finance lead for the owned retail business unit, overseeing all Project & Performance Management (PPM) functions
• Benchmark performance against industry standards to fuel continuous improvement
• Partner with FP&A to set budgets, site-level targets, and manage monthly/annual performance cycles
• Optimize leadership structures to strengthen execution and accountability
  
  

Collaborate Across Functions

• Work closely with marketing, FP&A, supply, people, procurement, and legal teams
• Align owned retail strategies with craft brewery leadership nationwide
• Support development of High End (craft and import) branded retail locations, including concessionaire-led spaces such as airports
  
  

JOB QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Multi-unit retail or hospitality leadership experience preferred, ideally in craft beer or food & beverage
• Willingness to travel extensively and work alongside operators to drive results
• travel 30%
• open to 4-5 days in office
  
  

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!