National Sales Manager - Alternative Channel & Grocery
PT Organics Ltd (PTO) has a simple goal: to provide heathy snacks for kids and toddlers. Their organic, Clean Label Project & Non-GMO Certified products are distributed across the USA; including natural, FD&M, conventional and food service. The PTO team is small and agile and believes the key ingredient to success is its people.
Position Summary:
The National Sales Manager is a critical member of the PTO team and will be responsible for developing, growing & maintaining their accounts. The account list may change or expand. This individual will report directly into the VP of Sales and will have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, account management, HQ selling, distributor management, budget management, assist with marketing team objectives. Additional detail for this position is below.
Start Date : Immediate
Hours of Work:Full time
Location:Home based, ideally living close to good hub airport in CST or EST time zone.
Travel:Travel throughout the US as required
Reporting to:Head of Sales
Job Purpose:Deliver against overall business strategy, including;
Maintain and grow existing retail base within required accounts
To maintain & grow a comprehensive new business pipeline, delivering ‘on brand’ distribution
Alt Channel and Strategic Channel New Business targets
To secure distribution of NPD, where relevant to sector
Use reporting tools and data sources, both internally and externally, to;
Track account performance and use insights to influence outcomes to deliver against budget targets
Use P & Ls to determine profitability of programs and account launches
Create trade spend/ promotional programs within PTO criteria
Build forecasts and sales plans, with support from VP of sales
Present both internally & externally on results, forecasts, and trends
Manage Brokers and Merchandising Team by
Preparing regular interface to track performance and planning
Setting and reviewing clear initiatives and goals for the short, medium & long term
Develop and manage performance and relationships with distributors and retailers
At headquarter and division level (Via trade shows and regular cadence meetings)
Collaborate with key stakeholders to produce best in class retail programs, increasing brand presence and awareness
Be an active member of the internal teams to track progress against targets
Can work in a high energy, fast-paced environment
Is an over-communicator, with all successes and challenges in any aspect of the role
Requirements:
Ideally 6 years sales experience in the CPG industry, within food & preferably within premium brands.
Experience with Strategic Channel and Alternative Channel Accounts
Experienced in launching new products into market.
Good grasp of P & L drivers and willingness to learn and adapt
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Preferred experience at HQ level with Kroger, and or Publix
Key Attributes:
A team Player – happy to get ‘stuck in’ and believes in collective responsibility
Results orientated, goal driven and accountable with an entrepreneurial edge
Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to contribute openly to a small team#J-18808-Ljbffr