Job Overview:
The Director of Sales - Albertsons will lead Keurig Dr Pepper's Coffee Systems business across the Grocery channel, with full accountability for the Albertsons customer. This role owns the end-to-end customer strategy, including Joint Business Planning (JBP), net sales, margin delivery, and share growth across the KDP Coffee portfolio.
This leader will drive distribution, pricing, and promotional strategy while ensuring best-in-class execution across both in-store and omni channels. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional leadership across Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Category, Supply Chain, Finance, and Omni/Media to deliver aligned, profitable growth.
Location: Boise, ID or Cincinnati, OH (Open to remote for highly qualified candidates)
Travel: up to 35%
Key Responsibilities **:
Customer & Commercial Leadership**
Own the Albertsons business P&L, delivering against volume, net revenue, profit, and share targets while directly managing the National (Boise) call point
Develop and lead the Joint Business Plan (JBP), aligning KDP and customer priorities to unlock sustainable growth
Build and maintain senior-level customer relationships to influence strategy, assortment, pricing, and promotion decisions
Lead all commercial negotiations, including pricing, trade investment, assortment, and contractual agreements
Strategy & Execution
Define and execute the long-term Coffee Systems strategy for Albertsons, aligned to KDP and channel priorities
Translate strategy into clear execution plans across distribution, merchandising, and promotional programming
Partner with RGM to optimize price-pack architecture, trade spend, and ROI
Leverage syndicated data and insights to identify growth opportunities and shape customer-facing solutions
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team (Sales, Category, RGM, Finance, Supply Chain, Omni) to deliver the business plan
Ensure alignment between forecast (Demantra/EL), trade execution, and financial delivery
Identify risks and opportunities early, driving proactive solutions to deliver plan commitments
Improve processes across trade management, forecasting, and customer execution
Total Rewards:
Salary range $155,500 - $220,000
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
Benefits, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off, 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Long-term incentive equity based on eligibility
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive CPG sales experience, including senior-level customer leadership
Proven success leading a customer P&L and delivering against revenue, profit, and share targets
Deep experience in Joint Business Planning (JBP) and strategic customer partnerships
Strong financial acumen with expertise in trade investment, pricing, and margin management
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
Advanced negotiation and strategic selling skills
Experience using syndicated data (e.g., Circana/Nielsen) to drive decisions
Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams
Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott's®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. ?
We strive to be an?employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.?
Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us??
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law
A.I. Disclosure:
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Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
