Creative Co-Op, Inc.

Sales Manager

Creative Co-Op, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Maple Grove • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year

About the role

  • Own and manage relationships with key retail accounts and broker partners
  • Lead buyer meetings, line reviews, and business reviews with food, drug, and mass retailers
  • Develop and execute Joint Business Planning (JBP) initiatives to align retailer strategies with company objectives
  • Drive new account acquisition and identify white space opportunities for category expansion
  • Leverage promotional, seasonal, and market insights to support demand planning and revenue growth initiatives
  • Negotiate pricing, promotional programs, and terms while maintaining margin performance
  • Manage the complete sales pipeline from lead generation through close
  • Develop annual sales plans and forecasts in partnership with the business VP, incorporating market insights and customer data
  • Track and report on sales performance against goals, providing regular updates and strategic recommendations
  • Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align demand and supply planning
  • Coordinate promotional calendars with retailers, brokers, and internal teams to optimize in-market execution
  • Analyze POS data, category trends, and syndicated sources (Nielsen, SPINS, Circana) to identify growth opportunities and inform strategy
  • Partner with operations, finance, and product teams to ensure order accuracy, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction
  • Support demand planning efforts with accurate forecasting and promotional insights
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase sales efficiency
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitive activities, and customer needs
  • Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years sales or account management required; CPG industry experience strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets in a retail environment
  • Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions
  • Proficiency with syndicated data sources (Nielsen, SPINS, Circana)
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Power BI or CRM systems a plus
  • Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sales managementaccount managementJoint Business Planningdemand planningsales forecastingdata analysisnegotiationprocess improvementcategory expansionsales pipeline management
Soft Skills
relationship-buildingcommunicationself-motivatedtime managementanalytical mindset