Job Title: NextGen Leadership Program Associate
Who we are looking for: December 2025 & May 2026 graduating students
Program Start Date: July 2026
Locations: Miramar, FL | Dallas, TX
What You Need to Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents & Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Compensation
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $73000 / year including bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
About the Program
The Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits NextGen Leadership Program (NGLP) is a two-year, rotational program sponsored by Amy Kickham, CHRO. NGLP is designed to develop the next generation of leaders within the largest wine and spirits distributor in the U.S. As a NextGen Leadership Program associate, you will gain hands-on experience through rotational assignments across multiple functions. In addition, associates within the program benefit from intensive & ongoing training, leadership development, mentoring, and networking opportunities—including presentations to some of our company’s most senior executives.
What to Expect from NGLP
- Rotate across four, six-month core functions, taking on leadership assignments and projects.
- Learn the processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience necessary to deliver value to the organization.
- Gain an understanding on 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.
NGLP Sample Rotations
- Commercial Strategy – Analyze market trends, customer insights, & competitive dynamics to support strategic initiatives that drive growth and optimize commercial performance.
- Trade Development – Collaborate with sales & 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, & supplier operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support seamless product flow.
- Finance – Support budgeting, forecasting, & financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Transformation – Support enterprise-wide change initiatives by leveraging data, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and business agility.
NGLP Associate Qualifications
- Must be a graduating senior up to 2 years post-graduation
- Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred degrees include but are not limited to: 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
NGLP Associate Profile
- Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams & rotation managers.
- Clear & 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 a desire to lead.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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