Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Planning

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President Commercial Strategy And Planning to join the team of a leader in the Food & Beverages space. This role will lead operational priorities focused on execution quality, efficiency, safety, and measurable performance outcomes. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a Food & Beverages environment.
Location: Corona, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $232,500 – $310,000 annually
Responsibilities

Develop North America's 3-5 year commercial growth strategy for scalability
Lead commercial planning processes including growth sources and distribution expansion
Integrate eCommerce into the commercial strategy for omnichannel alignment
Define key customer frameworks and business planning standards
Manage product lifecycles, including exit strategies to streamline offerings
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain on strategy execution
Identify market opportunities and trends to refine strategic priorities
Lead business case development for new initiatives and partnerships
Build and lead a high-performing team with clear accountability and performance measurement

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Strategy, Marketing or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of strategic leadership and commercial strategy experience
5+ years in a senior leadership role, operating at the executive level
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; PowerBI experience preferred
Familiarity with Nielsen or IRI syndicated data platforms
Strong understanding of commercial planning processes and financial modeling
Experience in leading cross-functional teams in complex initiatives

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Collaborative work environment across multiple business functions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
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