Director of Sales, Grocery Channel

Company: C.A. Fortune
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: About C.A. Carlin For almost 60 years, C.A. Carlin has been the leading privately held, sales agency that takes brands to new heights. Thanks to nimble growth and associations with our operating partners C.A. Fortune and C.A. Ferolie, we have been able to build brand value for our clients and retailers offering a suite of services needed by any CPG or retail company. Since 1962, we have built industry relationships on a foundation of trust and action. We turn information into insight. We convert insight into programs. We drive programs that consistently deliver results. Delivering growth to our clients and retailers based on their objectives. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, we have more than three hundred associates and multiple offices throughout the central United States. Our portfolio includes iconic household brands and manufacturers such as Kind, Rubbermaid, Beyond Meat, B & G, Lindt, Storck, Ghirardelli, Godiva, Tootsie Roll, Green Giant and more. Position Overview: The Director of Sales, Grocery Channel will assist in managing such retailers as Hy-Vee and Fareway. This person would lead the development of strategic business plans for client and retail partners. They would facilitate the annual planning and execution of sales tactics to help achieve our client and retailer goals. This role will be an integral part of, developing, building, and maintaining credible and long-term client relationships and retail partner relationships. Responsibilities:  

• Advises and guides strategic initiatives for our clients at Hy-Vee
  • Responsible for CA's revenue forecasts and goals
  • Responsible for designated team management
  • Utilizes syndicated data to make strategic recommendations for our client and retailer partners
  • Collaborate with the CA Activate Retail Team to deliver actionable insights to our client partners regarding their store level activations
  • Responsible for the recruiting of new clients that will drive growth within market Requirements:
    • Bachelor's Degree or higher required
    • 5-10 years of consumer-packaged goods experience
    • 3-5 Years of experience leading people
    • Experience working directly with Hy-Vee and Fareway
      • Strong analytical and strategic thinker; can turn self-developed strategies/efficient processes into execution
      • Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with clients, customers, & colleagues
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat  Compensation:
        • Salary commensurate with level of experience and current market landscape
          • Benefits package available - medical, dental, life insurance, 401k match
          • Additional Options – vision, short term & long-term disability
          • Annual year-end bonus (based on company & employee performance)
          • Cell phone allowance
          • Mileage reimbursement Reports to Sr. Vice President, Grocery Channel, West

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