Sales Director

Evermark is a newly formed beauty and personal care company bringing together a portfolio of iconic, everyday brands with enormous reach and untapped potential: Suave, ChapStick, Q-tips, Caress, St. Ives, TIGI Bed Head, Noxzema, Pond’s, Lever 2000. These are brands people know, trust, and use daily - and we are building their next chapter. Backed by a growth-oriented YellowWood Partners, we operate with speed, focus, and accountability. Our goal is simple: modernize these brands, accelerate growth, and build a company that consistently outperforms expectations. That means sharpening strategy, raising the bar on execution, and making smart, decisive moves across the enterprise - from how we plan and operate to how we go to market. This is a company in motion. We are scaling quickly, building new capabilities, and creating the operating model as we go. For the right people, that means rare access, real influence, and the opportunity to help shape not just a role, but a company. The Sales Director, Target is the strategic architect of Evermark's growth within one of our most important retail partners. You will be responsible for delivering on monthly sales targets, expanding market share, and optimizing profitability through traditional account management levers across 9 brands and 10 Health & Beauty categories. This role serves as the primary liaison between our internal strategy teams, broker partners, and Target's merchant organization, requiring a high-energy, execution-oriented leader who can seamlessly integrate strategy across sales fundamentals, marketing, and digital media. You will not only manage the day-to-day business but also identify and activate long-term levers to elevate Evermark's 9 brands at Target. The most successful candidates in this role are big thinkers who can back their vision in data-driven execution, bring the buyer along on the journey, and know how to work the Target system to unlock every available advantage. You will operate with real autonomy at the merchant level. This is where most decisions are made and where you will make your mark. Primary Responsibilities Own monthly and quarterly sales targets across 9 brands and 10 H&B categories, including forecasting and lifecycle management. Drive the full P&L for Target, managing trade spend to maximize ROI and partnering with Finance on investment decisions. Serve as the primary contact for Target buyers and broker partners, building trust through strong execution and joint business planning. Lead QBRs and strategic business reviews with compelling, data-backed selling stories that move the needle. Analytical Rigor Transform syndicated and retailer data into actionable insights that sharpen sell-in and sell-through strategies. Conduct post-promotion analyses and consistently surface what is working and what is not, to drive internal and external influence. Cross-Functional Orchestration Act as the central connector between Brand Marketing, Demand Planning, Operations, Finance, and Sales Strategy. Translate retailer feedback into internal priorities and ensure flawless execution across launches, promotions, and core replenishment. Optimize planogram performance and pitch for high-visibility placements to drive discovery of innovation and core priorities. Design impactful promotional programs, including Target Circle offers and tentpole activations, to grow Evermark's footprint at Target. Required Qualifications Professional Experience Minimum of 3 years of account management experience within CPG, ideally in Health & Beauty, Personal Care, or adjacent categories. Target experience strongly preferred; candidates with demonstrated success managing large-format mass, club, or specialty retailers (e.g., Walmart, Costco, CVS) will be strongly considered. Track record of delivering against revenue targets, managing trade investment, and growing market share within a complex retailer environment. Experience working within or alongside broker networks is a plus. Minneapolis-based or open to relocation; familiarity with the Twin Cities CPG talent ecosystem is an advantage. Core Competencies Commercial & Financial Acumen: Deep fluency in P&L management, trade spending, and ROI analysis. Data-Driven Selling: Ability to synthesize multiple data sources (Nielsen/Circana, Luminate, internal data) into clear, compelling stories that drive buyer action. Forecasting & Operational Excellence: Rigorous approach to demand forecasting and lifecycle management with strong attention to detail. Relationship Building: Natural ability to build trust and credibility with retail buyers, broker teams, and internal stakeholders at all levels. Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven track record of aligning diverse internal teams behind a shared commercial plan. Strategic & Executional Balance: A big thinker who rolls up their sleeves, equally comfortable building a joint business plan and troubleshooting an in-store execution issue. Personal Attributes High energy, go-getter mentality with an authentic and contagious enthusiasm for winning at retail. Exceptional communicator who can craft a compelling narrative from data and present with confidence to senior buyers and internal leadership. Entrepreneurial spirit with comfort in ambiguity; thrives in a fast-moving, build-as-you-go environment. Self-motivated and accountable; you don't wait for direction to see and seize an opportunity. Collaborative teammate who elevates those around them and leads with integrity. Travel as required for stakeholder meetings, strategic business reviews, trade shows, and team engagement. People Who Thrive Here We look for people who take ownership, move with urgency, and care deeply about results. Across every level and function, success here comes from thinking like an operator, not waiting to be told what to do but seeing what needs to happen and driving it forward. The individual must be comfortable working across teams, influencing without hierarchy, and making progress even when the path isn't perfectly defined. This is a fast-moving environment with high standards and real accountability. In return, you'll have meaningful responsibility, autonomy to lead your work, and the opportunity to grow alongside brands, and a company, that are being actively shaped. Compensation Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location. #J-18808-Ljbffr