Senior Manager, National Accounts, Albertsons

Pernod Ricard España SA; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernod Ricard is seeking a Senior Manager for National Accounts to lead customer programs and drive growth across key divisions. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills, a strategic mindset, and be experienced in collaborating across teams.

Benefits

Flexible work policy

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in sales, focusing on national chain customers.
• Proven success in customer and distributor relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead joint business plans with Albertsons divisions.
• Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and insights teams.
• Monitor performance and lead course correction strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Senior Manager, National Accounts, Albertsons page is loaded

Senior Manager, National Accounts, Albertsons

Apply locations Remote, US time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR-048842

Location: Illinois, Arizona, Texas, Remote

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahlúa Liqueur, The Glenlivet Gin, and Skrewball whiskey , as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité …it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard .

Guided by our 4 core values : (1) g rounded in the real ; (2) fiercely authentic ; (3) p assion for challenge ; and (4) connected beyond borders ; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, IL, is $128,160.00 -$160,200.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

Join a dynamic and strategic team as theSenior Manager, National Chains – Albertson’s at Pernod Ricard USA. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the development and execution of customer-specific programs that drive volume and value growth across key Albertsons divisions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and distributor partners to bring innovative strategies to life, strengthen customer relationships, and grow market share. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our off-premise business and make a measurable difference.

Who will love this job

A strategic thinker with a passion for building strong customer relationships and delivering results. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys turning insights into action. A natural communicator and influencer who can align cross-functional teams and drive execution. If you’re energized by data, innovation, and leading with purpose, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Develop and lead joint business plans with Albertsons divisions, leveraging consumer, shopper, and digital insights to drive growth.

• Design and execute annual customer calendars aligned with key holidays and events to support strategic goals.

• Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and insights teams to create impactful customer programs and innovations.

• Utilize category management and shopper insights to expand the value and reach of Pernod Ricard’s portfolio.

• Partner with distributor teams to ensure flawless execution and alignment of customer plans across markets.

• Monitor performance, identify gaps, and lead course correction strategies to meet or exceed targets.

• Communicate execution plans and success metrics to internal stakeholders and field teams, ensuring alignment and accountability.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 7–10+ years of experience in sales, with a focus on national chain customers.

• Proven success in customer and distributor relationship management.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in P&L management and category planning.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive business results.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical field environment, with moderate demands for movement and lifting.

Travel: Frequent travel to customer sites is required. (50% of the time)

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritag e , driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that h appiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life .

O ur work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid optio n with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week . As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for the m and their team’s schedules.

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Target Hire Date:

2025-08-01

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About Us

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits industry, with consolidated sales of €11.6 Billion in 2024, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our comprehensive portfolio of premium brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.

We are a business with a soul: a company with family values, deeply rooted in our terroirs and legacy. We drive the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our 19,500+ employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

Our shared purpose, mission, ambition and culture define who we are and drive our collective success.