Head of Wholesale Management Italy

24 ore fa

Varese, Lombardy, Italia Anheuser-Busch InBev Tempo pieno

Overview

In this role you will lead AB InBev's Wholesale Management for Italy's On Trade, driving growth through strategic wholesale partnerships and optimized routes-to-market. You'll work within the commercial leadership team to accelerate market share, expand the premium portfolio, and build a high-performing wholesale organization. You'll shape national wholesale strategy, negotiate with partners, and ensure strong execution across distribution and activation. This is a leadership role with impact on brand growth, commercial excellence, and team development. You'll join a culture that values ownership, collaboration, and delivering sustainable business results.

Retribuzione / Benefits

  • development opportunities
  • merit-based environment
  • international network
  • inclusive and collaborative culture

Responsabilità

  • Define and execute the national wholesale strategy aligned with commercial priorities.
  • Deliver volume, revenue, profitability and market share targets.
  • Identify growth opportunities and develop Joint Business Plans with strategic wholesale partners.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and investment planning to drive sustainable growth.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with national and regional wholesalers.
  • Act as the senior commercial contact for key wholesale partners.
  • Increase distribution, availability and execution of priority brands across the On Trade channel.
  • Optimize route-to-market effectiveness and commercial execution.
  • Monitor performance through execution KPIs and customer insights.
  • Partner with field sales teams to maximize execution quality and customer activation.
  • Lead, coach and develop the Wholesale Management team.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Build organizational capability through talent development and succession planning.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Trade Marketing, Revenue Management, Category Management, Sales Intelligence, Supply Chain and Finance to deliver commercial priorities and business objectives.

Requisiti fondamentali

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or a related field (Master's degree is a plus)
  • 8-12 years of commercial leadership experience within FMCG, beverage or consumer goods
  • Proven experience managing wholesale, distributor or route-to-market organizations
  • Strong track record of delivering profitable growth and negotiating strategic commercial agreements
  • Strong strategic and commercial mindset with execution focus
  • Excellent customer relationship, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen
  • Proven leadership, coaching and people development capabilities
  • Deep understanding of wholesale and route-to-market dynamics
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen