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!
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today- and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.
As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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