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Sales Director, Conventional (Grocery) Retailers Company and Job Overview   Duke Cannon Supply Co. is growth-oriented CPG company that operates with an entrepreneurial mindset – and has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the men’s grooming category. Our mission is to better the day of hard-working men , and we fulfill this mission through both the products we build and the conversations we create.  We have ambitions to become a household brand by taking share from large national players while having fun and giving back to veterans (our cause).  And we’re looking to hire smart, fun, and wildly talented folks to join us on our journey. We are currently seeking applicants for the role of Director of Sales, Conventional Retailers. This person will work directly with the Senior Vice President, Sales to drive our development and growth within national accounts in the conventional (Grocery) retail space . The ideal candidate must have experience in successfully growing CPG brands in brick-and-mortar national retailers. This job will be incredibly rewarding for those professionals seeking to build great brands and organizations in their careers.  This role can be remote and will likely require significant travel (~25-50%). Primary Responsibilities : Own all aspects of management for key national accounts, including annual growth planning, assortment planning, promotional, merchandising and shopper marketing plans, and day-to-day management. (specifically experience at the largest grocery retailers : Kroger, Albertsons Co, Ahold / Delhaize are valued). Develop relationships with key account personnel (e.g., buyers, planners, analysts, etc.) Delivers distribution, shelf management, pricing and promotional objectives for key strategic accounts. Direct brokers, distributors and internal resources to accomplish sales and distribution objectives. Work seamlessly with our broker partners to maximize our growth and presence Execute vendor and item set up forms and online applications, promotional and merchandising programs in retailer systems. Implement retailer promotional plans to maximize incremental sales through effective trade investments. Manage the P&L / financial records including sales, forecast, promotional calendar and expenses, negotiated deals and terms, and profitability. Create and deliver sales presentations. Self-sufficient and highly detail orientated Provide ad hoc sales and inventory analyses. Identify and pursue business development opportunities. Supporting the Sales forecast and Demand Planning Team to forecast inventory as accurately as possible. Supporting ad hoc projects across all Supply Chain functions (Accounting, Inventory Management, Order Flow, Customer Support). Other Duties as assigned Experience and Requirements : Minimum ten years of CPG experience calling on major retailers and buying teams, with at least five years calling on the largest national grocery accounts (i.e Kroger, Publix, and / or Albertson’s,) experience in the drug channel would also be valued.  This includes a strong experience and understanding of promotional and merchandise planning, broker partnerships as well as buyer relationship development. Strong Business Intelligence : Strong Excel skills and ability to perform a variety of Excel functions as well as analyze data. Proven examples of working in Excel, building models, and using data to influence decisions are required. Attention to Detail : Ability to oversee projects with multiple, time-dependent tasks and deliver reliably. Excel and PowerPoint Skills; must be competent in managing large data sets. Category Leadership : Being a thought partner with national grocers to maintain a category centric view on growing Duke Cannon’s business.  This requires a comprehensive understanding of category dynamics, competitive sets, national brands and challenger brands and how to deliver this information in a simple and digestible manner. Creative thinker with the ability to tell a story with data. Project Management : Leading projects from beginning to end across internal functions and with customers. Develop and manage scope, timeline, work plan and deliverables for projects; manage incoming project requests and maintain project queue. Resourceful : Being scrappy – i.e., accomplishing objectives with fewer resources.  At times, the candidate will need to find new and creative ways to achieve goals.  Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced, high energy and growth environment.  Intellectual Curiosity : The ideal candidate will not only be able to execute tasks, but also provide creative thought to bring new thinking to the table. The Team Member will need to improve our systems and processes, find new ways of lowering costs, and generate ideas to drive revenue. Personable : Since this position requires direct interfacing with Team Members and customers, the ideal candidate possesses an ability to communicate on point, personably, and represent the brand well. A Creative, Entrepreneurial Mindset. We are a small team that works hard and moves quickly. A willingness to grow with the company while owning and communicating workload is necessary. Bachelor’s Degree  in Business, Sales or related field Company Culture Duke Cannon Supply Co. offers a fast-paced environment where decisions are vetted quickly, and opportunities are relentlessly pursued. We work hard, but we value flexibility as well. We have an informal culture with an emphasis on having fun (we sell soap, after all), though we have the most fun when we exceed our goals. The company’s leaders are dedicated to the growth and development of the team; as such, we want to ensure that our people have a rich and rewarding experience with unique opportunities to grow.   Duke Cannon Supply Co.’s Main Lodge (aka the office) is in Minneapolis’ North Loop , one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, with award-winning restaurants, fashionable boutiques, live music and Major League Baseball just steps away.  Salary and Benefits Duke Cannon offers a competitive market salary ($150,000-$180,000) and bonus based on role and professional experience.  Our benefits are top-notch and include health & dental insurance, HSA and 401k programs supported by regular company contributions, a tuition reimbursement program, and monthly parking stipend. We also host monthly moments of Team camaraderie ranging from community service events to social hours in the Main Lodge to Lunch & Learns covering business, team, and industry topics. Duke Cannon provides equal access to and opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.   Powered by JazzHR