Coca-Cola

Sales Director - National Foodservice Distribution

Coca-Cola$141K — $165K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in foodservice, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or distributor environments.
  • Proven experience managing national accounts and engaging senior-level stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of distributor operations including transportation planning and inventory management.
  • Ability to analyze performance data and identify growth opportunities.
  • Experience leading collaborative business planning and influencing executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of long-term growth strategies with Foodservice Distributors.
  • Build joint business plans that align strategic priorities with execution actions.
  • Identify growth opportunities through brand expansion and digital platforms.
  • Oversee supply chain strategies with Distributors and Bottlers for improved service and inventory levels.
  • Use data sources and AI tools to monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
  • Plan for new product launches and execution requirements specific to distributors.
  • Represent Coca-Cola in industry forums and planning routines.

Benefits

  • High-impact leadership opportunity with national visibility.
  • Platform to influence enterprise-level strategy and distributor relationships.
  • Support for professional growth through cross-functional experiences.
  • Comprehensive benefits package aligned with company programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:

The Sales Director - National Foodservice Distribution will serve as the primary contact for key Foodservice Distributors and will be responsible for shaping and executing Coca-Cola's national distribution strategy across North America.

This role, requiring a blend of operational and commercial capabilities, will drive profitable growth by building distributor and bottler partnerships that connect customer planning, data-driven insights, pricing discipline, innovation commercialization, and best-in-class fulfillment performance into one commercial agenda.

What You'll Do for Us
  • Lead the development and execution of long-term volume growth strategies with Foodservice Distributors and Coca-Cola Bottlers.
  • Build collaborative/joint business plans that translate strategic priorities into clear execution actions, delivering aligned business goals and measurable value.
  • Identify and activate growth opportunities through new outlet acquisition, brand expansion, velocity improvement, emerging channels, and digital-first platforms.
  • Lead end-to-end supply chain strategies with Distributors and Bottlers to improve service levels, inventory health, order reliability, and execution consistency while supporting growth objectives.
  • Monitor key performance indicators through internal and external data sources, dashboards, and AI-enabled tools to identify performance gaps, uncover insights, and drive timely corrective actions.
  • Lead planning for new product launches, limited-time offers, emerging brands, package transitions, and distributor-specific execution requirements.
  • Represent Coca-Cola in Distributor and Bottler forums, top-to-top reviews, industry councils, and joint business planning routines.
  • Maintain strong awareness of competitive activity and communicate relevant market insights and implications in a timely manner.


Requirements & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within foodservice, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or distributor environments.
  • Proven track record managing national accounts, engaging senior-level stakeholders, and leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong understanding of distributor operations, transportation planning, inventory management, fulfillment, pricing, revenue growth management, and route-to-market strategy.
  • Ability to interpret distributor performance data, shipment trends, customer scorecards, forecast variance, and AI-generated insights to identify opportunities and drive actions that improve revenue, margin, service, and execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative business planning, influence executive stakeholders, manage change, and translate complex business issues into clear priorities and actions.


What We'll Do for You
  • Offer a high-impact leadership opportunity with visibility across national foodservice distribution, bottler partnerships, customer planning, commercialization, digital transformation, and revenue growth priorities.
  • Provide the platform to influence enterprise-level strategy, strengthen critical distributor relationships, and shape how Coca-Cola serves foodservice customers across North America.
  • Support professional growth through complex, cross-functional leadership experiences that connect sales strategy, supply chain execution, customer growth, and digital capability building.
  • Provide competitive compensation, incentive opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package aligned with company programs and role requirements.


Skills:

Pay Range:
United States: 141,000 - 165,200 USD

Base 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:
30

Annual 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 America

City/Cities:
Atlanta

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
September 17, 2026

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