Director, Bureau of Product Management, PLCB

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is excited to announce an opportunity to join the leadership team! The Bureau of Product Management has an opening for the Director. This position serves to effectively manage the selection and life cycle of wine and spirits products that meet the demands of Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS) customers. FW&GS generates approximately $3.02 billion in annual sales.

This position is ideal for someone that possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Also, an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and adapt quickly to changing business needs. If you have retail sales experience, especially in the CPG or the beverage alcohol industry - including leadership or management responsibilities, this exciting opportunity may be the job for you. Apply today!

This position guides the strategic selection, management, and performance of products offered across the Commonwealth. It ensures that product decisions are informed by data, customer needs, and marketplace trends. As a Director, Bureau of Product Selection, PLCB, you will perform the following duties:

• Product Strategy: Develop strategies for product selection, category growth, and innovation based on data and customer needs
• Lifecycle Oversight: Manage product performance by analyzing results and directing decisions to expand, refresh, mark down, or discontinue items
• Vendor Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, promotions, and partnerships with vendors, brand owners, and suppliers
• Cross Functional Leadership: Coordinate with marketing, merchandising, supply chain, store operations, and ecommerce teams to implement strategic initiatives
• Performance Analysis: Review sales and category performance data to guide adjustments to pricing, assortment, and promotional plans
• Team Management: Lead, coach, and develop staff to ensure effective operations within the Bureau of Product Management

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days a week, with two days per week in the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of experience in a retail chain store environment, including two years in a management position that included experience in product purchasing, sales, merchandising, marketing, and business management; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in marketing, business administration, or closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years in a retail management position that included experience in product purchasing, sales, merchandising, marketing, and business management.

• You must have five years of experience in direct oversight of product purchasing and managing the product lifecycle.
• You must have five years of experience negotiating pricing with multiple suppliers and establishing new products within the marketplace.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinking
• Leadership ability
• Experience in the alcohol and/or beverage industry
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.