Requirements
Help identify and implement route to market in both developing and established channels if improvement is necessary
Conduct “route rides” with our DSD partner and natural food brokers
Schedule and conduct distributor team meetings to inform and educate Sales Representatives of brand standards to optimize sales performance
Manage market work with distributor sales representatives
Design and implement incentive programs intended to guide distributor organizations in achieving sales objectives in partnership with the Senior Director of Sales
Marketing collaboration
Collaborate with the corporate and field-marketing teams to create comprehensive marketing plans to profitably increase market share
Develop and execute initiatives that strengthen bonds with fan bases
QUALIFICATIONS
5-8 years of experience in sales within a consumer-packaged goods company (beverage preferred).
3+ years of experience in people leadership, leading field sales team
Experience in the natural & conventional retail channels and relevant classes of trade with CPG selling background in refrigerated space is highly preferred.
Established relationships and demonstrated success working with key retail accounts along with the leading brokers and distributors (UNFI, KeHE, Pete’s Milk, etc), servicing these channels.
Ability to identify white space opportunity, take initiative and work autonomously.
Works well with ambiguity – can navigate in the grey and asks the right questions to get at the solution.
Deeply passionate about the brand, inspired by what we represent, and have a desire to make an impact with your career.
Enthusiastic and comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing environment
Proficient in Data Tools (SPINS, DSD depletions, Retailer Portals) and Trade Math (selling price, margins, etc) and ability to evaluate the business and your performance analytically.
Strong planning, organizational, project management along with excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills, including full competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
Analyze opportunities quickly and have an ability to execute company goals efficiently.
Resourcefulness to improvise and adapt to deal with daily challenges via creative problem solving.
50% estimated travel for the role, including overnight stays
REPORTS TO: Director of Sales, West
COMPENSATION: $90,000-$100,000 base salary + bonusWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Olipop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.