Regional Chain Director - Central States

Nombase Education; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nombase Education is seeking an experienced Chain Director to manage, grow, and execute chain business across a defined region in the United States. You will own relationships with regional and national chain accounts, collaborate with distributor KAMs and wholesalers, and drive promotional programs, pricing, and brand standards across markets.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, analyze performance data, and negotiate floor placements while traveling as needed to support fast-paced growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing chain or national accounts (CPG/beverage preferred).
• Strong distributor and wholesaler leadership experience.
• Proven ability to execute, analyze data, and drive results.
• Willingness to travel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own relationships with key regional and national chain accounts.
• Partner with distributor KAMs and wholesalers to drive execution.
• Lead chain-level promotions, displays, samplings, and seasonal programs.
• Track performance (GAP, MTD/YTD, execution) and close gaps quickly.
• Negotiate additional displays and floor placements.
• Prospect new chain opportunities and re-engage buyers.
• Ensure consistent execution, pricing, and brand standards across markets.

Job description

Our Regional Chain Director is responsible for managing, growing, and executing chain business across an assigned region. This role partners closely with distributor Key Account Managers (KAMs), wholesalers, and internal sales teams to drive distribution, promotional execution, and velocity across regional and national chain accounts.

The RCD serves as the primary chain-level leader within the region, ensuring alignment to company priorities, maximizing promotional effectiveness, and delivering consistent execution across all markets.

We’re looking for an experienced Chain Director to immediately step in and manage, grow, and execute chain business across a defined region.

What You’ll Do

• Own relationships with key regional and national chain accounts
• Partner closely with distributor KAMs and wholesalers to drive execution
• Lead chain-level promotions, displays, samplings, and seasonal programs
• Track performance (GAP, MTD/YTD, execution) and close gaps quickly
• Negotiate additional displays and floor placements
• Prospect new chain opportunities and re-engage buyers
• Ensure consistent execution, pricing, and brand standards across markets

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years managing chain or national accounts (CPG / beverage preferred)
• Strong distributor and wholesaler leadership experience
• Proven ability to execute, analyze data, and drive results
• Comfortable with travel and fast-paced environments

Why This Role

• High-impact, hands-on role with immediate ownership
• Strong distributor network and growth-focused culture
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives

We’re moving fast. If you have chain experience and can hit the ground running, we want to talk.