Head Of Sales For A Fast-growing Energy Drink Brand

Palermo Advisors

Denver, CO, US
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: competitive mix...
On-site
Retail sales and distribution strategy
Building and scaling sales teams
Experience with kehe and unfi
Our client is on a mission to become the #1 organic energy brand, disrupting a space overloaded with synthetic ingredients

Job Summary

  • Our client is on a mission to become the #1 organic energy brand, disrupting a space overloaded with synthetic ingredients.
  • The Head of Sales will fully own retail sales, distribution strategy, and revenue growth while working closely with the founder and cross-functional teams to scale nationally.
  • This role offers a competitive mix of salary and equity, tailored to experience and impact, with a preference for candidates located in Denver/Boulder or the West Coast.

Matching Summary

Our client is on a mission to become the #1 organic energy brand, disrupting a space overloaded with synthetic ingredients.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Competitive mix tailored to experience and impact; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • retail sales and distribution strategy
  • building and scaling sales teams
  • experience with KeHE and UNFI
  • revenue growth and market expansion
  • data-driven forecasting and P&L management
  • travel 40-60% for trade shows and meetings

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial mindset
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • passion for health and wellness
  • experience in early-stage startups
  • collaboration with cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years sales leadership in CPG or beverage
  • proven track record scaling retail distribution
  • experience with KeHE, UNFI, and major natural chains
  • willingness to travel 40-60%
  • strong negotiation and people management skills

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Not specified

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