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VP, Merchandising & Marketing

Edward Don & Company - Woodridge, IL

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Job ID R213641 Date posted 08/13/2025

Employment Type Full time

Company name US0670 DON

Compensation $175,200.00 - $292,000.00

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Job Profile Summary 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.

Description

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.

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

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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