Commercial Director

Tech Sales Jobs; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation days

Company holidays

401(k)

Identity theft protection

Job summary

The Commercial Director (Central) for Celsius Holdings, Inc. leads the regional commercial execution strategy and business performance across the Central region in the United States.

This role collaborates with the Regional VP/GM to drive profitable growth, distributor execution, field sales, and cross-functional alignment while developing high-performing teams and ensuring best-in-class execution. The position requires a strong track record in commercial leadership within CPG, multi-unit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience within the CPG, beverage, food, or consumer goods industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and distributor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional commercial execution and strategy with Regional VP/GM.
• Drive revenue, distribution, and market share with a focus on profitability.
• Oversee field sales, retail execution, and cross-functional alignment.
• Manage regional budget, trade investments, and marketing funds.
• Develop high-performing teams and establish operational best practices.
• Ensure alignment between regional priorities and enterprise initiatives.
• Foster distributor and customer partnerships to optimize execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Commercial Director - Central

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Department: Sales

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: full

Description

Ifyou’rereading this on your way from 5am spin class to festival fast-pass,you’reCELSIUS®— an everyday hustler with the essential energy to aimhigh andgo the extra mile wherever your goals take you.

Joyful by design, sunny by nature, and unapologetically bold. If your bestie has you saved in their phone as "Icon",you’reALANI NU®— confident, colorful, and bringing main-character energy to every moment.

SoCal in your soul, attitude in your stride. If gravitydoesn’tstop you and "impossible" sounds more like "dare you",you’reROCKSTAR®— a born rebel, raising the bar with mind-body energy and zero compromise.

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Together,we’reCelsius Holdings, Inc— a global CPG company united by three powerhouse brands and one incredibly talented team.

At Celsius, we pride ourselves on empowering our people. Every employee hasa stakein our success. We create a collaborative culture built on inclusivity, innovation, and a belief that great ideas can come from anywhere.

Andwe’reon our way to building something bigger: a category where energyisn’tjust consumed,it’slived—where performance meets personality, brand becomes community, and every can crack sparks a statement.

This is the future of modern energy. This is Celsius.

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Field-Based: Role requires presence in assigned markets:

CENTRAL REGION OF THE UNITED STATES

This is a driving position. A valid U.S. Driver’s License required; applicants must pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) screening.

People Management Responsibilities: YES

Role Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $140,000-$175,000 plus incentives

Position Summary

The Commercial Director is responsible for leading the commercial execution strategy and business performance across an assigned region. This role serves as a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, partnering closely with the Regional VP/GM to execute strategic priorities, drive profitable growth, and ensure best-in-class execution throughout the market.

The Commercial Director provides leadership across commercial operations, distributor execution, field sales performance, business development, retail execution, and cross-functional alignment. This individual ensures the region consistently delivers against revenue, distribution, market share, execution, and profitability objectives while developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

Commercial Leadership

• Partner with the Regional VP/GM to develop and execute the region's commercial strategy.
• Translate national initiatives into regional execution plans.
• Lead commercial planning to achieve revenue, volume, profitability, and market share objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities across channels, customers, and distributors.
• Ensure flawless execution of company priorities and annual operating plans.
• Drive accountability for regional business performance.

Business Performance

• Own the region's commercial performance by monitoring and improving:
• Sales growth
• Distribution gains
• Velocity
• Market share
• Promotional effectiveness
• Execution KPIsCustomer profitability
• Budget adherence
• Utilize data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities while implementing corrective actions as needed.

Field Operations Leadership

• Provide leadership over regional commercial execution by:
• Driving execution excellence across all markets
• Ensuring consistent retail standards
• Improving display execution and promotional compliance
• Monitoring distributor execution
• Leading performance reviews
• Establishing operational best practices
• Driving continuous process improvement

Distributor & Customer Management

• Partner with distributor leadership and key regional customers to:
• Improve execution quality
• Maximize distribution opportunities
• Resolve operational challenges
• Execute promotional programs
• Improve retail visibility
• Strengthen strategic partnerships

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the commercial leader connecting regional execution with corporate functions, including:
• Sales
• Marketing
• Shopper Marketing
• Commercial Strategy
• Business Operations
• Supply Chain
• Finance
• Revenue Growth Management
• Category Management
• Ensure alignment between regional priorities and enterprise initiatives.

Financial Management

• Manage the regional commercial budget, including:
• Trade investments
• Regional marketing funds
• Operational expenses
• Headcount planning
• Forecasting
• Financial reporting
• Drive disciplined investment decisions that maximize return on investment.

Strategic Planning

• Support long-term business planning through:
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Quarterly Business Reviews
• Market planning
• Forecasting
• Territory optimization
• Resource allocation
• Commercial capability development
• Recommend strategies that improve growth and operational effectiveness.

Leadership Expectations

• The Commercial Director is expected to:
• Think strategically while executing operationally
• Lead through influence across cross-functional teams
• Build strong distributor and customer relationships
• Develop future leaders
• Make data-driven decisions
• Drive accountability
• Foster a high-performance culture
• Lead change effectively
• Continuously improve commercial processes

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field required.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience within the CPG, beverage, food, or consumer goods industry
• Multi-unit or regional sales leadership experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Distributor management experience
• Experience developing high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of retail execution and field sales operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Long and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 10 Vacation days per year subject to accrual policy
• 11 Company paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company match
• Identity theft and legal services

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Celsius is a total rewards company. This position may be eligible for other compensation, including bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (subject to company plans).

Celsius Holdings, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please reach out [e-mail].

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.