Global Director, Expansion & Transformation (BEES)

About AB InBev

AB InBev is the leading global brewer and one of the world’s top 5 consumer product companies. With over 500 beer brands we’re number one or two in many of the world’s top beer markets: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

About BEES

BEES is an e-commerce and SaaS company, created by AB InBev, on a mission to transform the traditional sales model by putting customers at its heart. Whether you are a small to medium sized retailer or a supplying partner, BEES provides you with the tools, data, and insights you need to help your business thrive.  

Today, more than 2 million+ retailers across 10+ countries use BEES every month to browse for products, place orders, earn rewards, arrange deliveries, manage invoices, and access business insights all from one place.  

Learn more on how BEES keeps business buzzing at www.bees.com

About the Job  

The digital transformation of AB InBev’s (ABI) commercial operations is enabled by the BEES technology platform. This transformation is a key priority to accelerate ABI’s growth and monetize the BEES tech platform. The Global Director: BEES Expansion partners with commercial leaders in ABI markets to implement the full digital transformation of the market, the implementation of the BEES platform, and the adoption of the platform by ABI’s customers in that market. Once a market has full adoption of the BEES platform, this role evolves to become single point of contact into the global BEES organization, with the objective of optimizing usage of the platform.

 

Work Location: New York, NY

Salary: $189,000-$230,000
(Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus, equity and benefits.)

 

What you'll do  

Launch of BEES in new markets

 

• Stakeholder Management – Develop and manage relationship with commercial leaders in ABI Business units (BUs)
• Ensure ABI BUs set up the right structures to manage digital transformation with BEES
• Facilitate the connection of global and local pillar (workstream) owners
• Manage the Business transformation from project kickoff, preparation, go-live and through to full digital adoption
• Implement Program & Project Management routines and processes
• Results Tracking – Track and monitor results of the transformation against clearly defined KPIs and metrics
• Partner with BEES Product/Engineering and BEES commercial pillar owners to bring fit for purpose solutions to ABI markets

 

Optimize BEES usage in existing markets

 

• Manage ABI BU as a BEES enterprise account
• Ensure Support and Issue resolution from BEES Tech operations team
• Optimize platform usage by working with commercial leaders to open gaps in feature usage, and mobilize BEES resources to close them
• Expand platform capabilities by finding opportunities for new features and products in the BEES ecosystem

 

What you'll bring  

• Bachelor's degree (MBA or similar post-grad business qualification preferred)
• Business and strategy consulting experience an advantage
• Willingness to learn, solve complex problems, lead teams independently
• Experience in a commercial role in a consumer products organization an advantage
• Strong understanding of technology and business intersection
• Experienced negotiator with strong influencing skills
• Super organized, structured project and program management disciplines
• English speaking
• Spanish a plus
• Willing to travel 1-2 times per month

 

Anheuser-Busch InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

 What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business 
• Total Rewards package including: medical and dental coverage, fertility benefits, 401k match, parental leave, and paid time off 
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs