VP, National Accounts - CFD (Remote)
- Remote position with at least 50% travel. Preferred locations for this role include Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX.
Position Summary :
The VP of National Accounts Convenience, Food & Drug will report directly to the SVP of Retail Sales and oversee a team of three direct reports. This person will be responsible for sales, profits and growth targets for Highline-Warren distributed and manufactured products sold primarily to the CFD Segment.
The ideal candidate should have experience as it relates to strategic planning, sales data analytics, new business development and building relationships with the wholesale distributors and retailers in the CFD segment.
Essential Job Duties :
Work closely with category / product management, marketing, and supply chain to develop and execute a collaborative business plan that delivers increased sales volume and profitPlayer / Coach role managing salespeople and have key account responsibilityLead strategic sales planning across multiple customers, categories and product linesCreate and analyze annual advertising and promotional sales plansEstablish sales forecasts, goals and budgets for the CFD Segment TeamWeekly reporting on sales results and new business opportunitiesProspect for new businesses to increase sales and market shareDevelop strong relationships with all key contactsEducation & Experience :
Minimum of 10 years of experience working in a highly visible, selling role, with a consumer products companyAbility to identify, understand and communicate customer needs, market trends & buying strategies to Highline Warren leadershipAbility to cut through status quo and build rapid responses to extremely dynamic situations and winPrior Product marketing / management or retail sales experiencePassion for managing complex commercial relationships within matrixed organizationHigh-level of flexibility and commitment, proven analytical capabilities and project management skillsBS in Marketing, Management, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited university or collegeExperience with all levels of the selling to larger and complex customers and working with detailed project plansProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Desired Characteristics :
Deep understanding of the retail customer and uses this knowledge to determine Highline Warren’s successEmpowers and inspires others within Highline Warren and strategic partnersCritical thinker that can adapt and deliver results in uncertain environmentsHighly motivated, self-starter with a growth mentality, sense of urgency and exceptionally strong follow up skills with proven resultsOutstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to interact at all levels of both Highline Warren and retail customersExceptional written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detailWilling to travel 50%