State Director Central, OH / MI / IA

State Director

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, Kahla 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, convivialitit 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 four core values : (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion 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!

As a State Director at Pernod Ricard USA, you'll lead strategic initiatives to grow our diverse portfolio of spirits, RTDs, wine, and champagne across assigned states. This role offers the opportunity to shape market performance, foster strong distributor partnerships, and drive category leadership. You'll play a pivotal role in pricing execution, forecasting, and transformational projects that impact the entire state-level business.

You thrive in dynamic environments and excel at building relationships that drive results. You're a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, passionate about leveraging data to inform decisions. If you're a collaborative leader who inspires teams, embraces accountability, and enjoys influencing outcomes across multiple stakeholders, this role is for you.

Distributor Leadership & Market Execution

• Own Liquor Control Board relationships and lead distributor partners to execute state-level strategies for Pernod Ricard USA's full portfolio.
• Align distributors to performance goals and KPIs, ensuring execution of programming and compliance with service standards.
• Utilize data dashboards and digital tools to track progress, inform decisions, and optimize distributor performance.

State Strategy, Pricing & Forecasting

Chains Collaboration

Team Leadership & Development

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.

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