Job Description
Job Description
What We Do
At C.A. Fortune, we aspire to maintain our position as the nation's leading consumer brands agency. We realize how fortunate we are (pun intended) to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients. From sales management to marketing, all the way down to insights and e-commerce, our boutique service model offers a breadth of services to our clients.
Who We Are
People. Passion. Purpose. Our people are the core of our business. Our unique boutique service model allows our people to follow their passions with a purpose, all while delivering excellent services to our clients. We are committed to living out our values. We are fearless and curious innovators who lead with solutions, empower others, and do the right thing, always. We are a family-first organization and recognize the importance of a healthy and flexible work-life balance, a positive support system, and the power of diversity and inclusion.
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 with national retailers for a portfolio of innovative and growing brands. Their account responsibility is focused on managing a list of accounts that take strategic priority for BUILD clients. For this particular role, the primary customer focus will be Safeway / Albertsons. 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 Safeway / Albertsons, and leading the execution level steps at all times. In addition, this person has the responsibility of managing broker partners to drive new and existing sales through line extensions, trade promotion execution, etc.
- Remote but ideally local to Boise, ID or near other ACI divisional offices
- Salary range $80,000 - $90,000 based on experience, qualifications and skills
- Travel Requirements : Up to 50%, 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
Lead strategic planning discussions with BUILD clients in relation to their go to market plansProvide experience-based insights into the best possible approach to driving sales at both existing and new retailer partnersOversee category review process from brand perspectiveNever miss reviews, lead retailer presentations as the head sales representative of the brand, manage broker partners execution throughoutProspect non-review accounts and drive sales via ad hoc meetingsDevelop key buyer relationships (and distributor partner relationships if applicable) with Safeway / Albertson'sDevelop strategic trade spend plans with BUILD Sales Operations team to incorporate plans on proprietary trade planning toolProvide key retailer updates on retailer scorecard on a routine basis for all BUILD clientsDrive warehouse velocities through partnership with broker and distributor teams for respective territoryWhat You Should Bring to the Table
5+ years of CPG Industry Experience in Sales, Marketing, or similar functionsExperience working directly with Albertsons Companies, including buyer relationships and a comprehensive knowledge of the submission process.Syndicated data comprehensionOffice & Outlook proficiencyExperience working with National distributors, National Retailers and managing broker partnersEffective communicator and strong presentation skills for both virtual and in-person meetingsA demonstrated competency in multi-tasking and problem-solving with focus on meeting deadlinesExtremely organized and detail-orientedPerks
16 days of PTO11 paid company holidays per year2 paid volunteer days per yearBonus Eligible3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)Medical, dental, and visionPaid company life insurance401k with company matchSummer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)Work from home flexibilityCome As You Are
C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.