KIND

KIND is more than just a brand of whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®—it is also a movement and way of being. At KIND, we aim to make the world a bit kinder through all that we do and how we do it—from the products we create to the way we work, live and give back. And that may be why nutritionists, foodies and social leaders alike all agree that KIND is the best snack around! We're looking for passionate, conscious collaborators to help us meet our goals: to inspire kindness, with one tasty snack (and good act) at a time. If that's you, check out our open positions: http://kindsnacks.submit4jobs.com

Manager, Foodservice – Non-Commercial Sales

Full TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2004H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

94 days ago

Salary

$95K - $125K / year

Bachelor Degree5.5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• As the Manager, Food Service & Non-Commercial you will be accountable for managing and optimizing the relationship across strategic customers and other indirect customers in this space. • Work closely with the DOT Team, Supply Chain, Distributors, and Broker to ensure strong execution of your plans. • Become the key contact and subject matter expert for our national & regional Non-Commercial accounts. • Interface with Category Development Managers and Buyers. • Daily interaction with Sales Operations team. • Understanding redistribution data and how to leverage it to drive sales and identify gaps. • Adjust channel strategies and utilize available resources to close sales gaps. • Manage and support customer trade shows. • Work across all distributors who touch national & regional accounts. • Provide guidance and oversight to support broker’s mission of identifying & closing opportunities. • Support financial management and customer operations. • Support the Sales Team in the Annual Revenue and Trade planning process. • Weekly/Monthly/Yearly forecasting responsibility across all channels. • Develop performance-based volume programs. • Clearance and Management of all deductions including both EDI and Customer Trade – separating Operations and Sales costs. • Work with broader Growth Channels team to find and secure RFP Whitespace business.

Job Requirements

  • 5-6 Years of Experience in Indirect Customer Selling
  • Bachelors Degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or similar)
  • Negotiation & problem solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Teams)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of time; must be located close to key customers and major airport
  • A deep passion for Mars KIND’s core values and mission.
  • Prior sales experience with Aramark, Sodexo, Premier Healthcare, Hilton is preferred.
  • Prior broker management experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • 401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
  • Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
  • Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
  • Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
  • Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear
  • Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
  • Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
  • A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
  • Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.

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