What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Commercial Solutions position at Mark Anthony Group?
About Us
Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brands—White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Olé Cocktail Co. alongside a collection of luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley, notably Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery.
At Mark Anthony Brands we hire passionate people because nothing great is done without passion. We trust those closest to the work to do what’s right, to act like an owner. We are growing a lasting legacy, where people come first.
What You'll Do
Our Director, Commercial Solutions will serve as a strategic leader in the CPG/Retail application space, bridging the gap between strategic business needs for Sales Enablement, Finance/Revenue Management, and technical execution within a product-based organizational structure. This leader will play a critical role in defining and prioritizing the product backlog, driving product vision, and ensuring the delivery of valuable solutions that align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:
Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:
Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.
Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.
Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.
Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.
Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brands—White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Olé Cocktail Co. alongside a collection of luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley, notably Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery.
At Mark Anthony Brands we hire passionate people because nothing great is done without passion. We trust those closest to the work to do what’s right, to act like an owner. We are growing a lasting legacy, where people come first.
What You'll Do
Our Director, Commercial Solutions will serve as a strategic leader in the CPG/Retail application space, bridging the gap between strategic business needs for Sales Enablement, Finance/Revenue Management, and technical execution within a product-based organizational structure. This leader will play a critical role in defining and prioritizing the product backlog, driving product vision, and ensuring the delivery of valuable solutions that align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the strategic link between IT and the US Commercial business unit.
- Own and drive the US Commercial technology roadmap aligned to business and global IT strategy.
- Prioritize high-impact initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and cost optimization.
- Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes.
- Define and manage the IT engagement model (intake, prioritization, delivery, support).
- Translate business needs into technology requirements and articulate IT value.
- Serve as senior escalation point for critical issues and drive root-cause resolution.
- Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering business partnership and delivery excellence.
- Proven experience leading cross‑functional solution delivery across Business Units and IT organizations.
- Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, with the ability to influence and align senior business leaders.
- Ability to translate business objectives into technology‑enabled solutions that drive revenue and operational efficiency.
- Strategic thinking with a solid understanding of enterprise IT strategy and global operating models.
- Strong delivery focus, balancing innovation with operational resilience.
- Competitive annual salary from $175-200K in Chicago, IL
- Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Company matching 401(K) contributions
- Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
- Extensive opportunities for training, development and career growth
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At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:
Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:
Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.
Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.
Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.
Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000