National Sales Development Manager

C.A. Fortune; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consumer brands agency is seeking a dynamic sales manager to oversee sales nationally. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to cultivate relationships with key accounts while providing strategic marketing advice. You will be responsible for meeting client KPIs and delivering impactful sales presentations. The agency values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for passionate individuals looking to grow in their careers.

Benefits

16 days PTO

11 paid holidays

2 volunteer days

Bonus eligibility

3 months fully paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Summer hours (half-day Fridays)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CPG experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales management and cultivate client relationships.
• Meet client KPIs and deliver budgeted revenue.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Interpretation

Relationship Building

Sales Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What We Do

At C.A. Fortune, we aspire to maintain our position as the nation’s leading consumer brands agency. We offer comprehensive solutions to our clients, including sales management, marketing, insights, and e-commerce, through our boutique service model.

Who We Are

People. Passion. Purpose. Our people are the core of our business. Our boutique service model allows our team to pursue their passions with purpose while delivering excellent services. We live our values—being fearless and curious innovators who lead with solutions, empower others, and do the right thing. We are a family-first organization that values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Overview of the Role

• Responsibility: Oversee sales management within a designated territory or nationally, depending on client partnerships. Cultivate relationships with key account personnel, provide strategic marketing and retail advice, and represent your accounts at industry events.
• Goals: Meet or exceed client KPIs, deliver budgeted revenue, manage expenses, and identify growth opportunities. Develop and present sales presentations, secure client-approved schematics, and support claims and trade deal management.
• Location: Fully remote; if local to Chicago, IL, a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in-office).
• Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 based on experience and skills.
• Travel: Less than 10%, including national trade shows and client meetings.

What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune

• Manage sales nationally depending on client partnerships.
• Build relationships with account personnel across various functions.
• Advise clients on account goals, marketing, and retail execution.
• Achieve revenue targets while controlling expenses.
• Identify new growth opportunities such as expanded distribution or promotional activities.
• Exceed client KPIs related to sales, distribution, pricing, and promotional efforts.
• Develop and deliver impactful sales presentations using syndicated data.
• Secure client-approved schematics and support claims and trade deals management.

What You Should Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.
• 3+ years of CPG experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret data from sources like SPINS, Nielsen, IRI.
• Proven relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

You Will Stand Out if You Have

• CPG experience.
• Client development experience.
• Distributor knowledge.
• Account sales experience.

Perks

• 16 days PTO.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 2 volunteer days.
• Bonus eligibility.
• 3 months fully paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Summer hours (half-day Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day).

Come As You Are

C.A. is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who meet most qualifications and see this role aligning with their career goals.