Regional VP, Americas & Indirect Markets (RTM)

Ferrara; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Vice President International - Region Americas based in Chicago. You will drive Ferrara's business across Americas excluding USA and Brazil, with full P&L responsibility, partnering with distributors and senior leaders to accelerate growth.

Expect 25–30% travel and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will lead a team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, shaping strategic priorities and ensuring execution of deployment plans with legal, operations, supply chain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in Sales or as Country Manager (or consulting with commercial projects).
• Experience managing distributors.
• CPG industry expertise preferred, especially in fast-moving consumer goods.
• Experience working on international, multicultural projects.

Responsibilities

• RTM development across markets and partnerships, with cross-functional collaboration.
• Distributors management: establish mutual KPIs and monitor performance.
• Lead distribution transformation projects to improve market coverage and tools.
• Manage and develop the regional team, fostering motivation, competence, and succession.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Strategic thinking

Business partner mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Ferrara is seeking a Vice President International - Region Americas based in Chicago. You will drive Ferrara's business across Americas excluding USA and Brazil, with full P&L responsibility, partnering with distributors and senior leaders to accelerate growth.

Expect 25–30% travel and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will lead a team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, shaping strategic priorities and ensuring execution of deployment plans with legal, operations, supply chain,