1440 Foods Manufacturing

1440 Foods Manufacturing

Alternative Channels Sales Manager

United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 65 days ago
Data VisualizationCRMSalesLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial sales leader with a passion for health and wellness and a proven ability to grow business across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

  • Distributor Management Build and maintain strong relationships with natural, specialty, and broadline distributors including Muscle Foods, Village Grocers, and regional partners.
  • Create monthly and quarterly promotion activity for regional distributors to drive incremental placement and close distribution gaps.
  • Manage deductions, credits, and promotional programs within established guidelines.
  • Value Channel Develop and grow business within value and dollar channel accounts (e.g., Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar General).
  • Partner with trade marketing team to develop channel-specific programs and promotional pricing strategies.
  • Drive trial and sales growth through growing ACV, managing core business and new product placements.
  • Secure prominent shelf placement and in-store promotional support.
  • Leverage distributor relationships to drive pull-through and replenishment at store level.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
  • 5-8 years of CPG sales experience, preferably in the Natural, Health & Fitness, and Value channels.
  • Demonstrated experience calling on distributors and managing multi-channel retail accounts.
  • Strong understanding of the natural and specialty retail landscape, including distributor dynamics.
  • Ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Proficiency in sales and analytics tools such as Power BI, Exceedra, IRI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience with speciality distributors is a plus.
  • Knowledge of wellness and functional food/beverage trends.
  • Passion for health, fitness, and performance nutrition preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 40% Why Join Us?
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.

Benefits

  • As a fast-growing sports and active nutrition company, we are shaping the future of health and wellness in CPG.
  • If you're looking to make a big impact in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, we'd love to have you on board!
  • The Alternative Channels Sales Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and growing 1440 Foods' presence across Value, Health & Fitness, and Retail Specialty channels.
  • Health & Fitness Channel Call on gyms, fitness studios, CrossFit boxes, and corporate wellness accounts.
  • Identify and convert new accounts within the fitness community and develop account-specific promotional plans.
  • Health Food & Specialty Channel Open new, manage, and grow existing health food store accounts, including Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, independents, co-ops, and regional natural chains.
  • Partner with brokers where applicable to maximize coverage and account penetration.

Company info

  • Our brands Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, MET-Rx®, and FITCrunch® make better nutrition accessible, enjoyable, and part of an active lifestyle.

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