Job Overview

Regional Accounts Sales Executive (RAE) – North Carolina, USA

Job Overview

The Regional Accounts Sales Executive (RAE) Foodservice Solutions (FSS) North Carolina position serves as the front-line contact and facilitator for KDP, leading the sales of our portfolio in the On-Premise channels with multiple regional accounts. This position executes key business building initiatives including sales and coverage responsibilities for foodservice accounts within the assigned territory.

The RAE contributes to KDP's volume, profit and share growth by developing, selling, and executing plans for our portfolio of brands and will report to the Director of Regional Accounts East. The role demands a highly driven, results-oriented, organized person with strong customer relationship skills and at least 3 years of consumer goods sales experience. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of sales success, be able to multi-task in a demanding environment and provide high level call expertise (owner/operator and C-Suite) with regional restaurant chains. They also must be able to negotiate multi-year contracts and understand the financials that drive mutually beneficial results with our customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop business relationships with key decision makers & contacts at Foodservice retail accounts and distributors to expand KDP fountain and on-premise brand availability.

• Prospect for opportunities at emerging accounts in the Foodservice channel to sell the KDP portfolio.

• Identify and evaluate current and potential volume opportunities within assigned market; ensure adequate coverage of accounts within territory. Develop account action plans to ensure achievement of annual objectives.

• Develop account programs designed to improve the distribution and merchandising of KDP portfolio products. Inspect execution of KDP initiatives accounts have agreed to perform.

• Manage marketing budgets with regional accounts chain customers. Use of funds to be consistent with strategies aimed at increasing beverage incidence and total sales for our customers.

• Participate in business planning sessions, marketing seminars and other trade shows to insulate existing business and develop volume building activities.

• Partner with KDP Customer Marketing resources towards the execution and activation of activities that support mutually developed/agreed annual business plans.

• Communication must exist with cross functional teams within KDP, including the Finance Team, Operations, CTA and Master Data.

  Location and Travel

• This person will be home office based preferably in Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina. There is approximately 30 - 40% travel in the territory with this position. Coverage states include North Carolina and South Carolina.

  Ensure high performance results of your team by:

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions

• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent

• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures

• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of CPG sales experience in Selling, Negotiating, and Top-Level Account Coverage Management

• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (minimal 5 years’ experience)

• Presentation skills proficiency

• Valid Driver’s License

• Reliable personal transportation

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale . 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?

We strive to be an  employer of choice (https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/) , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of 28,000 employees 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.

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.