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Sysco Northeast Rdc

VP, Merchandising & Marketing

Sysco Northeast Rdc, Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517

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This senior executive role with Edward Don & Company, a national $1.3B a specialty company of Sysco, leads all aspects of merchandising, marketing, and product strategy for equipment and supplies business. The position oversees cross-functional teams and drives execution of strategic initiatives related to product assortment, supplier partnerships, category growth, and marketing programs. Additionally, the role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, aligning internal functions, and developing the organizational roadmap for future success.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Duties and Responsibilities Lead development and execution of

business strategy

across merchandising, marketing, and product management. Drive alignment across internal departments to ensure consistent execution of growth initiatives. Facilitate regular meetings with functional leads to resolve challenges, foster decision-making, and maintain strategic momentum. Develop

organization design strategies

to support scale and future-state capability needs. Lead initiatives that capture margin and revenue opportunities through vendor programs, supplier negotiations, and category expansion. Manage budgets and

cost optimization strategies

to support bottom-line performance. Create governance and performance measurement tools to ensure execution success and strategic alignment. Act as primary point of coordination across leadership teams and internal stakeholders. Deliver executive updates to senior leadership and internal governance bodies. Partner with senior HR leaders to support team development, engagement, and organizational change. Chair internal leadership meetings to elevate and resolve key risks, decisions, and opportunities. Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Preferred:

8–10 years of experience in the

equipment and supplies industry , with a background in

sales, merchandising, or strategic leadership

roles. Skills and Abilities Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to

inspire and influence

across levels. Experience operating in

complex, matrixed organizations . Strategic and tactical thinking with the ability to align vision with execution. Strong financial acumen, including

P&L ownership

and cost management. Proven ability to lead

cross-functional initiatives

and navigate ambiguity. Expertise in

change management, project execution , and building high-performing teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong

executive presence . Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and inform data-driven decisions. Collaborative, adaptable, and able to operate effectively in

evolving business environments . Work Requirements Travel:

50–75% required Location:

Hybrid Work

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