Commercial Bakery Area Sales Manager Chicago Market

Commercial Bakery Area Sales Manager — Chicago Market Own the launch and growth of Stone House Bread across Chicagoland—open new retail accounts, grow sales in active locations, and partner with DSD/frozen teams for flawless execution. Responsibilities Build/manage a targeted pipeline; win new banners & independents across the Chicago Market. Launch new doors end-to-end: item setup, pricing, planograms, demos, merchandising. Grow existing stores via promotions, secondary placement and improve product‑mix penetration. Partner with the broader Sales and Distribution team on routes, inventory and merchandising. Track KPIs and forecast: new locations, rate of sale, sell‑through, promo performance and retail execution quality. Store walks/ride‑along with merchandisers; coach merchandisers/brand ambassadors as needed. Success Metrics New locations opened per quarter; territory revenue growth vs plan; ROS & product penetration up; compliance and high execution scores at retail. Qualifications 3+ yrs CPG field sales in Chicago (bakery/DSD/beverage/frozen a plus). Strong profile of wins in metro‑market. Retail execution (planograms/price/promo/demos). Data‑driven habits, simple CRM and forecasting discipline. Highly organized, self‑directed, and able to manage a wide geographic territory. Valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable vehicle. Compensation & Perks Competitive OTE with base + variable (accelerators), benefits, mileage reimbursement. Travel: ~60–70% locally; occasional regional travel required. #J-18808-Ljbffr