2027 NextGen Leadership Development Program | Miramar, FL

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits invites high-potential graduates to join the NextGen Leadership Program (NGLP). This two-year, rotational program provides hands-on experience across core functions, leadership assignments, and mentoring with senior leaders.

You’ll rotate into four six‑month rotations while gaining training and a national network. As an associate, you’ll benefit from tuition assistance, wellness programs, and a broad benefits package, supporting personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Must be a graduating senior or up to 2 years post-graduation.
• Bachelor's degree required; preferred majors include Business Administration/Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across four, six-month core functions, taking on leadership assignments and projects.
• Learn processes, methods, skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver value.
• Develop decision making, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree

Majors include Business/Marketing/Finance/Supply Chain

Job description

Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Location

Miramar, FL

Other

Operations

NextGen Leadership Development Rotational Program (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 / year including bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

About The Program

The Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits NextGen Leadership Program (NGLP) is a two‑year, rotational program sponsored by Amy Kickham, CHRO. NGLP is designed to develop the next generation of leaders within the largest wine and spirits distributor in the U.S.As a NextGen Leadership Program associate, you will gain hands‑on experience through rotational assignments across multiple functions. In addition, associates within 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 across four, six-month core functions, taking on leadership assignments and projects.
• Learn the processes, methods, skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to deliver value to the organization.
• Gain an understanding of how to define a problem, scope a project, determine key deliverables, identify challenges, anticipate outcomes, and deliver tangible business benefits.
• Develop essential traits in decision making, teamwork, critical thinking, dealing with ambiguity, and problem solving.
• Exposure to senior leadership and building of a national peer network.

NGLP Sample Rotations

• Commercial Strategy - Analyze market trends, customer insights, & competitive dynamics to support strategic initiatives that drive growth and optimize commercial performance.
• Trade Development - Collaborate with sales & marketing teams to execute brand strategies, optimize promotional programs, and drive market share growth through data‑driven trade initiatives.
• Supply Chain/Operations - Optimize logistics, 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 Associate Qualifications

• Must be a graduating senior or up to 2 years post‑graduation
• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred degrees include but are not limited to: Business Administration/Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a multi‑disciplinary program.
• Demonstrated leadership in school or work and proven track record of delivering results
• Located in or willing to relocate to Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX
• Must be 21 years old or older at the start of the program

NGLP Associate Profile

• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams & rotation managers.
• Clear & concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrives in changing environments and embraces new challenges.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to self‑improvement.
• Shows initiative, influence, and desire to lead.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff... prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. 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.