Chicago Bakery Field Sales Lead Launch & Grow Stores

Stone House Bread; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive OTE with base + variable compensation

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A leading bakery company seeks a Commercial Bakery Area Sales Manager for the Chicago market. Your role will involve initiating growth strategies, managing retail execution, and building strong relationships with new and existing accounts. The ideal candidate has over three years of CPG field sales experience, exceptional organizational skills, and is data-driven. This position offers competitive pay with benefits and requires approximately 60–70% travel in the local area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CPG field sales in the Chicago area, particularly in bakery or DSD.
• Strong history of sales wins in a metropolitan market.
• Ability to manage retail execution including pricing and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a targeted sales pipeline.
• Launch new retail locations and ensure proper merchandising.
• Partner with the sales and distribution team on execution.

Skills

CPG field sales experience

Retail execution

Data-driven habits

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading bakery company seeks a Commercial Bakery Area Sales Manager for the Chicago market. Your role will involve initiating growth strategies, managing retail execution, and building strong relationships with new and existing accounts. The ideal candidate has over three years of CPG field sales experience, exceptional organizational skills, and is data-driven. This position offers competitive pay with benefits and requires approximately 60–70% travel in the local area.