Sales Specialist

CareersInFood.com; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading candy manufacturer is seeking a Sales Specialist to drive sales and business development for their healthy candy products. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, over 5 years of sales experience, and a strong passion for consumer goods. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies and collaborating with marketing for brand alignment. This full-time role is based in Commerce, MI, offering a competitive salary and various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in CPG business or retail industry.
• Experience leading and managing projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies targeting major retailers.
• Initiate and drive business development and account development.
• Collaborate with marketing for effective brand communication.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sales and business development

Collaborative and organizational skills

Consumer goods sales planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Specialist – Zolli Candy (America's Fastest Growing Candy)

Company: CareersInFood.com (Recruiting for Zolli Candy)

Location: Commerce, MI

Salary: $75,000–$200,000 (varies by experience & location)

Overview

Join an exciting, fast‑growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) company focused on healthy candy products. As a Sales Specialist, you will work with retailers, distributors, and institutions to drive sales of Zolli Candy and support the company’s growth in the healthy candy category.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies targeting major and regional retailers and distributors.
• Initiate and drive sales and business development, including channel development, broker and distributor relationships, and account development.
• Collaborate with marketing to produce brand communications consistent with product positioning.
• Provide transparent reporting on account development, opportunities, and issues.
• Work with marketing to create effective stories and content for marketing materials.
• Participate in overall sales and marketing strategy with the broader team to achieve goals.
• Manage, coach, and motivate outside brokers; execute merchandise initiatives and promotional plans.
• Lead product and industry events to position Zolli Candy as a leading healthy candy brand.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in CPG business or retail industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience.
• Passion for sales and business development.
• Consumer goods sales planning and presentation development skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative and organizational skills.
• Experience leading and managing projects effectively.
• Strong work ethic and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Marketing; Food and Beverage Manufacturing