Director, Retail Broker Management

Ferrara; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Director, Retail Broker Management to oversee retail broker partners across various channels. This fully remote role focuses on driving executional excellence and maximizing ROI through strategic oversight and performance management. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, experience in CPG sales, and leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus based on company performance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in CPG sales, with at least 5 years managing retail broker relationships.
• Deep knowledge of Grocery, Convenience, and Walmart retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic oversight and performance management of six retail broker partners.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive retail strategy.
• Drive flawless in-store execution across channels.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

Syndicated data platforms (e.g., Circana, Scintilla, MSA)

Job description

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Work Location: Chicago

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The Director, Retail Broker Management will lead the strategic oversight and performance management of six retail broker partners across the Convenience, Grocery, and Walmart channels. This role is critical in driving executional excellence, delivering key performance indicators (KPIs), and maximizing return on investment (ROI) through effective broker engagement, segmentation strategy, and a possibility mindset.

This is a fully remote role, can be based in any US location near a major aiport. This role will require regular travel (30%).



Ways you will make a difference

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive retail strategy that aligns with Ferrara’s growth objectives and brand priorities.
• Use segmentation to prioritize investment in high-potential markets and customers, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Lead and manage six retail broker partners, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Deliver results through others by setting clear expectations, providing strategic direction, and enabling broker success
• Drive flawless in-store execution across channels, with a focus on on-shelf availability, showstopping displays, and promotional compliance.
• Champion a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across all broker partners
• Establish and manage broker scorecards with KPIs tied to distribution, display execution, promotional lift, and ROI.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery of business objectives.
• Leverage advanced data analytics and syndicated data to uncover insights, track performance, and inform strategic decisions.
• Use data to identify growth opportunities, optimize trade spend, and enhance retail execution.
• Partner with Customer Development, Trade Marketing, and Finance to align on strategy and optimize retail investment
• Support innovation launches and seasonal programs with tailored retail activation plans.
• Inspire a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindset across broker teams to unlock new ways of winning at retail.
• Encourage creative problem-solving and bold thinking to elevate Ferrara’s presence in-store.
• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills that will make you successful

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proven ability to lead through others and deliver results in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with data analytics tools and syndicated data platforms (e.g., Circana, Scintilla, MSA).
• Deep knowledge of Grocery, Convenience, and Walmart retail environments.
  
  

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in CPG sales, with at least 5 years managing retail broker relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
  
  

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $132,000 - $198,000 annually.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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