Collaborate Across Teams: Work cross-functionally with Marketing, R&D, Finance, and Operations to create timely, impactful sales materials and strategies.
Lead Customer Engagement: Build and manage strong relationships with top customers through direct interactions and strategic support.
Empower the Sales Team: Develop tools, strategies, and resources to maximize selling time and effectiveness.
Drive Innovation & Efficiency: Streamline sales communications and enhance planning processes for seamless execution.
Champion Trade Shows: Plan, execute, and support key trade shows to drive customer engagement and sales momentum.
Strategize for Growth: Develop sales strategies, track KPIs, and act as a critical link between sales and corporate teams to accelerate growth and market share.
Manage Sales Communications: Serve as the primary conduit for all sales-related communications across internal teams.
Oversee Pricing & Materials: Manage price lists with Finance, develop sell sheets with Marketing and agencies, and ensure all sales materials are up-to-date and effective.
Create & Deploy Playbooks: Develop sales playbooks and ensure successful deployment across teams.
Track Objectives & Revenue: Monitor sales objectives and revenue targets through regular tracking and meeting management.
Support Account Planning and provide tools for effective execution.
Bid & Negotiation Support: Prepare pre-packaged bid information and assist with negotiations as needed.
Expand Opportunities: Collaborate with Business Development to identify and develop white-space accounts.
Plan In-Store Activations: Strategically plan in-store activations, including POS materials, displays, and pusher trays.
Engage Cross-Functional Teams: Play an active role in initiatives with Marketing, R&D, PMO, and Operational teams to drive sales success and innovation.
Direct customer engagement and strategic support for sell-in.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Economics.
5+ years working on the supply side or retail deli-prepared foods channel
5+ years of experience in sales communications and tracking, preferably with a consumer-packaged goods manufacturer, broker, or consulting/market research provider.
5+ years of experience in Retail/Club Channels.
Sales experience and customer engagement expertise is a must.
Proven ability to manage customer relationships.
Proven Sales Expertise: A successful track record in sales.
Creative Problem-Solving: A self-starter with innovative thinking.
Ability to direct multiple team members, adapt well to change and prioritize multiple work streams.
Exceptional Organization and Adaptability.
Customer Engagement Mastery and experience developing strong relationships with business partners.
Analytical Mindset and ability to analyze large volumes of data and synthesize insights.
Expert-level presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with syndicated services like Nielsen/IRI scanner data (working knowledge required).
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially PowerPoint).
Knowledge of Monday.com desirable.
Entrepreneurial Spirit and drive to challenge norms.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K) including company match
Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance
Comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being
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