Field Execution Manager, La Colombe (Columbus / Cincinnati)

Field Execution Manager

La Colombe's Field Execution Team brings the vision of the La Colombe brand to life in-store. We're a dedicated team. And it's easy to be dedicated when you're a part of something much bigger than yourself. We've got an insatiable appetite for making a difference for our customers and the consumer by delivering the world's best Ready-to-Drink Coffee within arm's reach of the customer, no matter where they are. The Field Execution Manager plays a pivotal role in leading & scaling our in-store presence by managing a team of Field Execution Specialist. This leader will set the standard for excellence in execution, coach & develop our people, and drive collaboration with distribution partners to expand La Colombe's visibility & impact across markets.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Development

Lead, coach & develop a team of field execution specialists to consistently drive best in class store execution.

Build & contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, & continuous learning that aligns with La Colombe's mission & values.

Provide in market training, ride alongs, & performance feedback to grow in store selling, merchandising & relationship building skills.

Empower the team to share best practices & field insights to become internal voice of the customer.

Execution

Oversee timely execution of sales programs & promotional activity across assigned markets.

Partner closely with distributor leadership (District Sales Managers) to ensure compliance with La Colombe distribution, pricing, promo & POG standards.

Influence distributor performance by holding partners accountable to agreed upon milestones & execution goals.

Drive incremental selling opportunities through guidance on identifying, negotiating & securing additional space, display & distribution.

Market & Business Growth

Own regional & field execution plans ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while tailoring to local market needs.

Utilize data & team reporting to track execution quality, identify gaps, and deliver insights back to sales & leadership teams.

Partner cross functionally with brand, sales, & operations to maximize La Colombe's impact in market.

Act as a visible brand ambassador in the field, building strong relationships with retailers, distribution partners & consumers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2-4 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience.

2+ years of management experience within CPG managing people in field sales, merchandising or retail execution teams.

Proven ability to coach, motivate, & develop talent in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.

Strong selling & influencing skills with a track record of driving in store results through distributor and retailer partnerships.

Strong organizational & time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple markets & priorities simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; able to clearly articulate field insights cross functionally & to leadership.

Entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the F&B, and commitment to La Colombe mission & values.

Must have personal vehicle with valid driver's license & excellent driving record; ability to travel up to 40% of time including occasional weekend.

Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling to execute in store at times.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short : making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the United States.