Director, Chains
Dallas, IA - USA
Job Summary
Where Conviviality is at work.
Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Kahlúa LiqueurThe Glenlivet Gin andSkrewballwhiskey as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French wordconvivialitéit means human connection authenticity friendly and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je nesaisquoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.
Guided by our4 corevalues:(1)grounded in the real;(2)fiercely authentic;(3)passion for challenge;and(4)connectedbeyond borders;we are team players dream makers trailblazers movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest makingnew friendsevery day and realizing our potential as people and as a business!
The salary range for this role based inDallasis$168200.00to $ ifthe roleoutsideof this salaries aredeterminedduring our interview process by assessing a candidatesexperience skills against internalpeersand against the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Job Summary
The Director Chains will lead Pernod Ricards enterpriselevel partnerships with key On-Premise chain customers driving sustainable growth and strengthening brand presence across priority channels. This role is accountable for shaping and executing strategic account plans optimizing performance through datadriven insights and aligning crossfunctional teams around shared commercial objectives. As a commercial leader this position balances relationship management strategic planning and operational excellence while embodying Pernod Ricards values.
Who will love this job
You enjoy operating at a strategic altitude while remaining deeply connected to execution and results. You are energized by building longterm partnerships with complex customers and translating insights into actionable growth strategies. You thrive in collaborative environments are comfortable leading and developing teams and bring a customercentric adaptable mindset to everything you do.
What youll do
Strategic Account Leadership
Cultivate and sustain strong seniorlevel relationships with key chain partners to drive mutual longterm success.
Develop and execute tailored account strategies that align customer priorities with Pernod Ricards commercial and brand objectives.
Leverage market intelligence category insights and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and enhance the endtoend customer experience.
Performance Optimization
Analyze sales performance market trends and customer data to inform strategic planning and commercial decisionmaking.
Establish and utilize robust KPI reporting to track performance assess progress against goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner crossfunctionally with Sales Marketing Supply Chain and Finance to enhance product offerings activation and service delivery.
Budget and Resource Management
Own and manage accountrelated budgets ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and disciplined financial stewardship.
Optimize resource allocation to maximize return on investment and accelerate revenue growth.
Conduct regular financial and business reviews to identify risks opportunities and areas for improvement.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Clearly communicate account strategies priorities and performance insights to internal and external stakeholders.
Engage customers to deeply understand their objectives needs and expectations ensuring alignment with Pernod Ricards values and standards.
Promote a culture of transparency alignment and shared purpose across teams and leadership levels.
Whats in it for me
Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. Youll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products giving back to our communities and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.
Required qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience in account management or business development roles within beverage alcohol consumer goods or a comparable industry.
Proven experience leading strategic chain or enterpriselevel customer partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data develop account strategies and deliver measurable commercial results.
When you join Pernod Ricardyoullexperience aworkplacethat is rich in heritagedriven by our iconic brandsanda long-standing commitment to sustainability safety and giving back to the people and communities where we know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culturewhere being uniquely values are lived they drive our behaviors anditswhat bringsourculture to life.
Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide ones most meaningful offer a flexible work policy with most of our positionsoffering ahybridoptionwith flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer we understand that noteveryonesworking hours are the same and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for themand their teams schedules.
We offer employeesgreat benefits andperksto toast to a life filled with details.
This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools tomatch applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.
Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on abilitytrainingand experience and does not and will not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race color religion sex age disability national origin citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service or any other classification protected by will be subject to United States local terms.
Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodations for the hiring request reasonable accommodation during the application process contactus
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A global leader in wine and spirits, we are 18,500 employees worldwide, respectful and responsible hosts, committed to nurturing every terroir.