National Sales Manager

ampersandbrands

Denver, CO, United States
On-site
5-8+ years cpg sales experience
Manage tier 3-4 specialty accounts
Lead hq-level retailer buyer calls
The role involves driving new distribution across Mass, Drug, Grocery, and Specialty channels for iconic brands like Hammond's Candies and Lolli & Pops

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving new distribution across Mass, Drug, Grocery, and Specialty channels for iconic brands like Hammond's Candies and Lolli & Pops.
  • Candidates will lead HQ and regional buyer calls while managing day-to-day broker relationships to ensure alignment and follow-through.
  • The position offers the chance to lead two iconic brands within a small, scrappy team rooted in a culture of thoughtfulness, creativity, and joy.

Matching Summary

The role involves driving new distribution across Mass, Drug, Grocery, and Specialty channels for iconic brands like Hammond's Candies and Lolli & Pops.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-8+ years CPG sales experience
  • Manage Tier 3-4 specialty accounts
  • Lead HQ-level retailer buyer calls
  • Utilize SPINS IRI Circana POS data
  • Manage broker and distributor relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Candy or premium snack industry background
  • Experience with Vistar Redstone Nassau distributors
  • Strong analytical presentation skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple accounts simultaneously
  • Culture of thoughtfulness creativity and joy

Key Requirements

  • 5-8+ years CPG sales experience
  • Experience calling on Grocery Mass Drug accounts
  • Exposure to HQ-level retailer meetings
  • Broker management experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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