2027 NextGen Leadership Development Program | Dallas, TX

Southern-Glazer-S-Wine-; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits invites you to join its NextGen Leadership Development Rotational Program (NGLP). This two-year, full-time program offers hands-on rotations across multiple functions in a fast-growing national distributor, with mentorship and intensive training.

As a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, you will develop leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills while contributing to real business projects and building a national peer network.

Qualifications

• Graduating senior or up to 2 years post-graduation.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across four six-month core functions.
• Learn processes, methods, skills, knowledge needed to deliver value.
• Develop decision-making, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Build leadership skills and a national peer network.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Business/Management

Economics

Finance

Supply Chain

Job description

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Job ID: 42795

Location:

Dallas, TX, US, 75254

NextGen Leadership DevelopmentRotationalProgram (NGLP)

Job Title: NextGen Leadership Program Associate

Who we are looking for:

December 2026 & May 2027 graduating students Program Start Date: July 2027 Locations: Miramar, FL | Dallas, TX

What You Need to Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America’s largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Compensation

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $73000 / yearincluding bonus. Indetermininga final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

About the Program

TheSouthern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits NextGen LeadershipProgram(NGLP)is atwo-year,rotational program sponsoredbyAmy Kickham, CHRO.NGLPis designed todevelop thenextgenerationofleaderswithinthe largest wine and spirits distributorinthe U.S.As aNextGen LeadershipProgramassociate, youwillgainhands-onexperience through rotational assignmentsacross multiple functions.In addition, associateswithin the program benefit from intensive&ongoing training, leadership development, mentoring,and networking opportunities—including presentations to some of our company’s most senior executives.

What to Expect from NGLP

• Rotate acrossfour,six-month corefunctions, taking on leadership assignments andprojects.
• Learnthe processes,methods, skills,knowledge,and experiencenecessary todeliver value to the organization.
• Gain an understandingofhowto define a problem, scope a project,determinekey deliverables,identifychallenges,anticipateoutcomes,and deliver tangible business benefits.
• Developessential traits indecision making, teamwork, critical thinking, dealing with ambiguity,and problem solving.
• Exposure to seniorleadershipandbuilding ofa national peer network.

NGLP Sample Rotations

• Commercial Strategy – Analyze market trends, customer insights, & competitive dynamics to support strategic initiatives that drive growth andoptimizecommercial performance.
• Trade Development – Collaborate with sales & marketing teams to execute brand strategies,optimizepromotional programs, and drive market share growth through data-driven trade initiatives.
• Supply Chain/Operations –Optimizelogistics, inventory,&supplier operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support seamless product flow.
• Finance – Support budgeting, forecasting, & financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Human Resources – Support organizational effectiveness initiatives that enhance employee experiences and drive business performance.

NGLP AssociateQualifications

• Mustbe agraduatingsenior orup to 2 years post-graduation
• Bachelor’sdegreerequired. Preferred degrees include but are not limited to:Business Administration/Management,Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics,IndustrialEngineeringora multi-disciplinary program.
• Demonstrated leadership in school or work and proventrack recordof delivering results
• Located in or willing torelocateto Miramar, FLor Dallas, TX
• Must be 21 years old or older at the start of theprogram

NGLP AssociateProfile

• Ability to collaborate effectivelyacrossdiverse teams& rotation managers.
• Clear&concise verbal and written communicationskills.
• Thrives in changing environments and embraces new challenges.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to self-improvement.
• Shows initiative, influence, anddesireto lead.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff… “ Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.