Regional Account Executive

Regional Account Executive Location: Minneapolis, MN or surrounding areas. Job Overview The Regional Account Executive (RAE) will be responsible for sales of Keurig Dr Pepper’s Direct Store Delivery (DSD) portfolio in the Grocery/C-Store channel of trade, with responsibility for multiple regional accounts. The RAE will serve as a key member of the sales team who contributes to the strategic direction of the customer relationship. This role contributes to volume, profit, and share growth by driving distribution and availability across key KDP brands, and by developing and executing a net sales and margin strategy at retail across the KDP beverage platforms. This role will own the customer relationship and be responsible for driving volume, profit and share growth by meeting the company and the retailer’s objectives. Key areas of focus: distribution and availability of our key brands and packages, excellence in display execution and retail conditions, and everyday price and promoted price compliance. At Keurig Dr Pepper the consumer is at the heart of everything we do. Join the team at KDP and make a difference to consumers with one of America’s leading producers and distributors of hot and cold beverages helping to satisfy every consumer’s beverage need, anytime and anywhere. The role demands a highly driven, results oriented, collaborative thinker with strong business planning, negotiation, analytical, and strategic selling skills. The right candidate must bring solution-based thinking, excellent communication skills, is highly organized, and brings an extraordinary level of commitment. This individual must proactively partner with internal KDP resources across multiple functions that influence and assist with execution of the Non-Commercial strategy. This role requires a proven ability to build and execute regional and national sales plans, align and coordinate selling activities across multiple channels, and excellent financial acumen to maximize performance. Responsibilities Develop and implement customer sales strategies and account plans to accomplish volume objectives, promotional plans, and value, including joint business planning and ongoing activities throughout the year. Analyze data to draw insights for strategic plans, volume forecasting, and budget planning. Develop customer presentations by working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including supply chain, category management, customer marketing, finance, and revenue management. Manage trade budgets and administrative tasks, and conduct monthly volume and forecast reviews with manager. Lead cross‑functional collaboration with multiple internal teams such as Customer Marketing, Finance, Operations, Financial Business Services, Master Data, Customer Service, and Business Unit Leadership. Total Rewards $86,000 – $110,000 per year Benefits, subject to eligibility and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) program with employer match, child and elder care, adoption benefits, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, employee resource groups, breastmilk shipping services, dependent scholarship program, tuition reimbursement, education assistance, employee assistance program, personalized wellness platform, mileage reimbursement, and more. Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or related field. At least 5 years of sales experience in selling and managing national and/or regional accounts within a packaged goods company. Ability to negotiate complex non-commercial contracts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to clearly communicate and deliver presentations. Strong project and people management skills, critical and creative thinking, and problem‑solving skills. Highly organized with a collaborative, strategic growth mindset. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to travel for sales, broker meetings, and trade shows. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Proof of vehicle insurance. A.I. Disclosure KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by talent acquisition team members. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to View email address on click.appcast.io in lieu of clicking Apply. In order for your application to be considered and opted out of AI, you must include the words "AI Opt‑Out" and either job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.