Regional Account Manager, Non-Commercial

MANAGE & DEVELOP REGIONAL MARKET TO DELIVER VOLUME OBJECTIVES

Distribution: Ensures all national/division/regional/unit schematics reflect Red Bull standards within the Non-Commercial directives relative to flow and package mix.

Promotion: Develops annual promotion schedule in accordance with non-commercial HQ goals. Creatively sells Red Bull standards and price points in a way that resonates with the customer’s needs. Ensures all promotions are accompanied by effective POS and incremental displays.

Quality Points of Distribution (QPOD): Customizes sales pitch to achieve account goals while driving effective, permanent displays. Evaluates ROI prior to recommending specific POS or customized solutions. Executes displays in-line with HQSG channel guidelines.

Initiate and cultivate Red Bull Foodservice Team, BU and DP relationships, including increasing awareness of assigned accounts, working with BU Field Marketing and partnering in initiatives to align National Accounts and Red Bull initiatives.

MANAGE LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT INFLUENCE REGIONS/DIVISIONS/BANNERS OF ASSIGNED CHAINS

Establishes ‘Wiring Model’ that ensures communication with all regional customer decision makers and execution to unit level.

Routinely engages in activities to build relationships and ‘wire’ at the national/division/regional level at assigned customers.

Establishes necessary tools and business review templates to ensure Red Bull personnel are reviewing similar data with local Distributor Partners (DPs) to ensure consistency across the Business Units.

BUDGETS/ANNUAL PLANNING

Ensures national/division/regional compliance with annual Customer Marketing Agreements from non-commercial HQ companies for all designated areas of responsibility.

Thoroughly tracks and controls the budgets to secure alignment with the annual BP budgets.

Manages T&E spending to assigned budget.

BUSINESS ANALYSIS & REVIEWS

Works with leadership to evaluate ROI with regards to all national/division/regional level programming & promotions.

Drives post-promotion analysis, in conjunction with Category Manager, following all programs to evaluate promotional effectiveness.

Uses all available RBNA data, information and tools and Category Management support to develop and maintain a position of thought leadership within the Energy Drink Category with assigned territories.

Aggressively pursues business relationships that result in Red Bull obtaining relevant retailer scan data, basket analysis data, etc. that drives future strategy and better understanding of consumer purchase patterns.

Analyzes business/customers sales to define priorities and focus for the team.

Conducts quarterly business reviews to update leadership on business, channel competition, opportunities, etc.

Proactively shares examples of Red Bull marketing activities to demonstrate key points of difference to competition.

Provides Energy Insights that drive change in promotion, price, or display practices.

COMMUNICATION & TEAM WORK

Uses appropriate communication processes to keep Foodservice sales, marketing and distribution teams informed of all programs and initiatives. DPs and DPMs informed of national/division/regional level programs and initiatives for their assigned chains.

Maintains open communication with relevant BU & DP personnel to ensure effective program implementation.

Communicates regularly and works effectively with the BU/HQ teams.

Leverages insights and input from marketing, finance and category management experts to develop strong plans and conceptual selling story. 

Communicates regularly and works effectively with all the HQ, Foodservice, and BU teams. Leverages the input from marketing, finance, and category management experts to develop strong plans and conceptual sells to the retailers.