State EVP - Illinois

Summary

The State EVP will be accountable for overall direction and all aspects of the sales cycle across their market with a focus on sales execution results, supplier relationships, financial metrics, personnel management, inventory management, pricing strategies and go-to-market sales structure in collaboration with our supplier partners.

In this role, you will

• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. 
• Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems. 
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change. 
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity. 
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs. 
• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. 
• Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other 
• organizational entities. 
• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes. 
• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them. 
• Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments. 
• Possession of and operating a motor vehicle to access customer accounts for delivery, promotion, and efficient and prompt sales and other key activities. 

What you bring to RNDC

• Masters degree from a university or equivalent preferred; at least 5 years of related experience. 
• Previous management experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state 

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits* 
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid caregiver leave 
• Fertility benefits  
• Paid training 
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays 
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates 

*Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility 
COVID-19 considerations: 
We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams. 

Bonus if you bring

• Continual and current certificates and CEU relating to management training. 
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry 
• WSET certifications