2027 NextGen Leadership Development Program | Dallas, TX

About the role

Shape a remarkable future with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, North America's largest total beverage distributor. As a NextGen Leadership Program Associate, you will participate in a two-year rotational program designed to develop the next generation of leaders within the wine and spirits industry. The program offers hands-on experience across multiple functions, intensive training, leadership development, mentoring, and networking opportunities, including presentations to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across four, six-month core functions, taking on leadership assignments and projects.
• Learn processes, methods, skills, and knowledge necessary to deliver value to the organization.
• Gain an understanding of how to define a problem, scope a project, determine key deliverables, identify challenges, anticipate outcomes, and deliver tangible business benefits.
• Develop essential traits in decision making, teamwork, critical thinking, dealing with ambiguity, and problem solving.
• Exposure to senior leadership and building of a national peer network.

Sample Rotations

• Commercial Strategy: Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to support strategic initiatives that drive growth and optimize commercial performance.
• Trade Development: Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to execute brand strategies, optimize promotional programs, and drive market share growth through data-driven trade initiatives.
• Supply Chain/Operations: Optimize logistics, inventory, and supplier operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support seamless product flow.
• Finance: Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Human Resources: Support organizational effectiveness initiatives that enhance employee experiences and drive business performance.

Requirements

• Must be a graduating senior or up to 2 years post-graduation.
• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred degrees include Business Administration/Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a multi-disciplinary program.
• Demonstrated leadership in school or work and proven track record of delivering results.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX.
• Must be 21 years old or older at the start of the program.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and rotation managers.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrives in changing environments and embraces new challenges.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to self-improvement.
• Shows initiative, influence, and desire to lead.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability coverage and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation accrual and paid sick leave.

Pay

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first-year total earnings of $73,000 per year, including bonus. Final offers will be determined based on a candidate's education, skills, and experience.