Mid-Level Regional Sales Manager - Cincinnati or Chicago

Company Description

Vdriven Consulting provides guidance and support to emerging CPG brands to navigate the complex retail landscape. The company's mission is to democratize the natural industry by giving clients access to CPG know-how, key industry contacts, a strong sales arm, and essential resources to provide them an edge. VDriven Consulting offers services that are tailored to new brands' unique challenges and opportunities such as Sales & Brand Management, CPG Accounting, Deduction Management, Distribution & Supply Chain Consulting, Leadership Coaching, and Virtual Assistant Services.

Role: Regional Sales Manager

This Regional Sales Manager position will be responsible for managing our brands and retail partner relationships to execute business development and sales strategies. The role will help to make critical retail placements to support the growth and expansion of our brands while adding value by bringing new and innovative items to our Key Retail Partners.

Responsibilities:

• Promote primarily new and emerging brands in the natural, specialty, and conventional retail channel
• Advise brands on Go-to-Market retail strategies and execute to plan
• Define clear sales goals and objectives and achieve said targets
• Lead business development activities with retailers (large and small)
• Own the Midwest and Kroger
• Conduct biweekly meetings with all clients to provide updates on target lists, review sell sheets/sales decks, discuss category review schedules, and strategize on key accounts.
• Help train and manage offshore support resources
• Attend food shows to support current clients, prospect for new clients, and meet with retailers
• Assist clients with the management of distributors
• Manage CRM system to ensure all processes are tracked accordingly
• Travel required up to 50%

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience in CRM Software Management a plus
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Strong (verbal and written) communication skills with an ability to build relationships
• Confident in presiding meetings
• With 2-3 plus years of proven experience in the same capacity
• Understanding of sales principles and ability to deliver an excellent customer experience

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in CPG Industry or Food Industry
• Should be middle-manager experience
• Should be residing in Cincinnatti or Chicago or within 25 mi from Cincinnatti or Chicago

Salary

Annual salary is between 75k - 105k, depending on experience