Director, Retail Sales

fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .

job purpose :

The Director Retail Sales is responsible for driving sales growth with select U.S. Club this role the Director develops and executes strategic sales and customer business plans that support growth objectives and overall business performance. Key responsibilities include day-to-day customer management managing forecasts and budgets and identifying growth opportunities through data insights and market trends. Working closely with internal teams and customer partners the Director delivers strong business results while fostering long-term relationships that contribute to the success of both fairlife and its customers.

In this highly collaborative role the Director will build strategic relationships with select Club retailers Coca-Cola North America Customer Teams and Acosta Sales Teams to drive growth across the fairlife portfolio. By working cross-functionally with Marketing Finance Insights Supply Chain and Commercial teams the Director will ensure seamless execution of customer strategies identify new opportunities for growth and deliver strong profitable business results.

responsibilities:

• Act as the primary fairlife sales contact and subject matter expert (SME) for select U.S. club customers driving growth and strengthening customer relationships.
• Lead annual customer planning by partnering with internal and system stakeholders to develop and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs) promotional strategies assortment optimization initiatives forecasts and customer negotiations as applicable.
• Lead customer forecasting for assigned accounts providing routine performance analyses updates and actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities through market trends syndicated data shopper insights and category analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key customers and business partners.
• Oversee key account sales budget to support business objectives while ensuring fiscal responsibility.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Sales Marketing Finance or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Sales Account Management Customer Development National Accounts or Retail Sales within the CPG food and beverage or consumer products industry. Experience with Club channel preferred
• Strong knowledge of CPG sales strategy customer development category management trade promotion management and revenue growth management.
• Demonstrated strong analytical capabilities with the ability to develop and manage dynamic forecasts that support sound business decision-making.
• Demonstrated success delivering sales growth objectives.
• Strong strategic planning negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen including budget management forecasting trade spend optimization and P&L accountability.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife we believe in better and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically emotionally socially and financially both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity accident and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10000)
• Parental support & family care benefits including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition matching gifts free product and Business Resource Groups
• Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment

fairlifes nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

location: Chicago IL; Seattle WA; Boston MA

reports to : Head of Club Drug Value and Walmart

travel requirements: 30-50%

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography job-related knowledge skills and experience. A full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position is offered.

Base pay range:

$155000 - $175000 USD

fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email .

For Recruitment Agencies

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house we work only occasionally with external agencies and only those on our existing pre-approved vendor list. At this time we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

Required Experience:

Director