National Grocery Accounts Sales Director

Jacklinksproteinsnacks; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k participation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Link Snacks is seeking a senior sales leader to drive the Grocery Channel strategy and deliver on AOP goals from a home-office setting in the United States. You will develop long-term growth plans, manage a team of sales professionals, and build strong customer relationships with large grocery and mass accounts.

The role emphasizes data-driven selling, P&L understanding, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement national brand campaigns and pricing guardrails.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; master's in business preferred.
• 5+ years in CPG sales with customers, including broker management.
• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to multitask.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and data-driven selling approach.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute Grocery Channel strategy to meet AOP goals.
• Develop 1–3 year growth plans for sales, market share, and leadership in category.
• Lead, develop and grow a sales team.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Manage trade spending and use of trade promotion systems.
• Review progress and adjust strategies to close gaps.
• Collaborate with internal teams on customer programs and items.
• Utilize category data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Understand P&L and drive financial performance including A/R and deductions.
• Forecast development by customer and product to aid production planning.
• Provide updates to senior leadership on sales results and opportunities.
• Report on competitive landscape and activity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

CPG sales

Data-driven selling

Communication

Multitasking

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Trade Promotion Management

Job description

Link Snacks is seeking a senior sales leader to drive the Grocery Channel strategy and deliver on AOP goals from a home-office setting in the United States. You will develop long-term growth plans, manage a team of sales professionals, and build strong customer relationships with large grocery and mass accounts.

The role emphasizes data-driven selling, P&L understanding, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement national brand campaigns and pricing guardrails.