Sales Manager, Grocery Central
What We Do C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency built to help brands win at retail. We deliver sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce through a single, fully integrated partner. Our capabilities span the full shelf: from getting brands on it, to getting them off it. We’re passionate, energetic, and deeply motivated by one thing: helping brands win over customers and consumers. We bring together sales experts, marketers, e-commerce specialists, data analysts, and creatives. Different backgrounds, one mission. Who We Are C.A. Fortune is built on the belief that great people build great brands. We're a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency. We show up every day to help brands of all sizes grow, compete, and lead. From emerging challengers to established market leaders, we bring the sales horsepower, marketing firepower, and integrated thinking to move the needle at retail. The best brands are built by the best people. Come build with us. Overview of the Role C.A. BUILD is seeking an experienced and driven CPG sales professional to join its Sales Team. The Sales Manager at BUILD is responsible for leading the sales process at regional specialty/conventional retailers for a portfolio of innovative and growing brands. Their account responsibility is focused on managing a list of accounts and/or distributor warehouses that take strategic priority for BUILD clients. From driving new business to leading the key account management processes, the Sales Manager is in charge of developing strategic go to market plans for BUILD clients, selling to key retailers, and leading the execution level steps at all times. In addition, this person has the responsibility of managing broker partners at their key accounts to drive new and existing sales through line extensions, trade promotion execution, etc. Must be local to Chicago, IL will observe a hybrid schedule in office 3 days Salary range $75,000 - $80,000 based on experience, qualifications and skills Travel Requirements: Up to 25%, travel possibilities would include retailer meetings, industry shows, client meetings and team trainings At C.A. we’re not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to a us and grow their careers long-term. We are on a mission to build better brands that inspire healthier lifestyles for consumers and their families. If you’re looking for a sign to apply, here it is! What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune Provide experience and data-based insights into the best possible approach to driving sales at both existing and new retailer partners. Specifically: Collaborate with broader team and clients to consult on go to market drivers such as: Merchandising, Packaging, Attributes, Category Positioning etc. Oversee category review process from brand perspecti...