Business Development Manager

ForceBrands; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ForceBrands seeks a motivated sales professional to drive growth and execution across the LA market. You will build distributor networks, expand shelf presence, and collaborate with retailers to maximize profitable volume.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach, independent work style, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience in beverage/CPG or related consumer products industry.
• Experience working with distributors, retailers, or DSD networks preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organized, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales growth and in-market execution across the assigned territory.
• Increase profitable volume by expanding distribution and improving merchandising.
• Participate in distributor visits and key account calls to strengthen retail execution.
• Gain new distribution points, displays, and shelf presence.
• Train and support distributor sales teams through education sessions and market engagement.
• Perform additional responsibilities in the full job description.

Skills

Sales experience

Distributor relations

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Independent worker

MS Office

Organizer

Tools

Sales reporting platforms

MS Excel

CRM software

Job description

*** THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH FORCEBRANDS ***

The ideal candidate is a passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented team player who is committed to the success of our customers. You will focus on growing and developing existing clients, as well as generating new business by identifying, implementing and executing new strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sales growth and in-market execution across the assigned territory
• Increase profitable volume by expanding distribution, improving merchandising, and executing effective promotional programs
• Participate in route rides, crew drives, distributor market visits, and key account calls to strengthen retail execution and uncover new growth opportunities
• Gain new distribution points, displays, secondary placements, cold-box space, and additional shelf presence
• Train, motivate, and support distributor sales teams through scheduled education sessions and consistent market engagement
• Perform additional responsibilities detailed in the full job description

Candidate Profile:

• At least 2 years of sales experience within beverage, CPG, foodservice, or a related consumer products industry
• Prior experience working with distributors, retailers, or direct-store-delivery (DSD) networks is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and driven, with strong organizational and time-management capabilities
• Comfortable working independently and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with the ability to respond quickly to evolving business needs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic sales reporting platforms
• Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds