Director, National Distribution

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $160,000 - $175,000 base salary* + annual bonus
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Director of National Distribution must possess a high level of operational experience and knowledge in the distribution process. Specifically, he/she will have experience and knowledge of performance metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory. Additionally, this position will act as an internal subject matter expert in developing a roadmap that addresses industry trends (i.e., eCommerce sales). The Director of National Distribution reports directly to the Sr. Director of National Distribution.

In addition, the Director of National Distribution is responsible for developing, communicating, and executing strategic plans; to further the company's overall objectives as well as quickly establishing cross-functional relationships with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Operations, S&OP, and Logistics.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Directly calling on and assisting Sr. Director of Sales on National Headquarter accounts and buying groups
• Negotiate corporate and buying group rebate programs
• Negotiate all corporate and buying group marketing programs.
• Managing and working all trade shows and conferences
• Managing all disputes, the flow up to corporate headquarters or the buying groups
• Managing and forecasting all commercial private label working closely with S & OP
• Accessing customer data portal to use for forecasting sales.
• Creating new growth opportunities for all commercial brands, Bagcraft, Duro, and Burrows where there are gaps at headquarters/buying groups Assisting the Commercial Sales team where needed to help drive sales at headquarters and buying group branches
• Making sure the Commercial Sales team and Commercial management know all the initiatives taking place with all the headquarters/buying groups
• Assist the SVP of Commercial Sales and Sr. Director of National Distribution in developing the yearly budget for headquarters/buying groups

• 7 + years' experience in a high-volume national distribution environment
• Must be able to define and implement strategies to develop operations and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of defining operational processes and implementing process changes that result in positive P&L impact
• Bachelor's Degree is required or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent judgment, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Motivational leadership skills should include the ability to energize others to excel and gain commitment to the organizational vision and strategies

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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