Mgr Commercial Effectiveness - NE/KS/IA/MN/ND/SD

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $92,300 - $151,500 including bonus (MN Only). In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Manager, Commercial Operations Effectiveness is responsible for the management and execution of key strategic initiatives and business processes in support of the Commercial Operations Effectiveness team. Working integrally with the VP Commercial Operations Effectiveness, this role will provide day-to-day project management across the full suite of Commercial Operations Effectiveness priorities.

This position also works closely with the Regions, Dedicated Divisions and State teams to provide support in the translation of the above priorities into operational action within the Company’s core business model.

Additionally, this role manages all internal team processes including presentation and meeting support, budgeting and financial analysis and communications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development/maintenance of the “Planning and Commercial Execution (PACE) Guide” which includes commercial/supplier planning, supplier management, programming, margin enhancement, etc.
• Support the field execution of the PACE process framework in close coordination with the Commercial Strategy Effectiveness “SWAT” team.
• Support the implementation of the PACE training platform, in close coordination with Commercial Capabilities teams.
• Support continual capability-gaps assessment across Commercial Operations, Commercial Strategy, Trade Development, Supplier Management, and Commercial Finance teams and develop a prioritization roadmap for training content development.
• Program manage multiple projects and initiatives as needed.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance Commercial ways of working and cross-functional collaboration at the Corporate, Regional, and State levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30%

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor)
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• Critical nature of this job may require extended hours, overtime and weekends
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com