Senior Sales Director – Private Label Growth & Partnerships

CJ Schwan's; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Car allowance

Annual incentive bonus

Competitive retirement plan

Time off program

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s seeks an experienced Sales Director to lead private label strategies nationwide, driving profitable sales growth and strengthening customer partnerships. This role partners across the organization to develop solutions and execute key initiatives that align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate is strategic, results-driven, and skilled at building relationships, leading through influence, and developing high-performing teams. MBA and 10+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) with 10+ years of experience in customer marketing, commercialization, category management, product management, or a related commercial role.
• Experience managing product portfolios or leading commercialization initiatives ideally within the private label space.
• Strong understanding of product strategy and development, category insights, customer development, and commercial execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans that drive revenue, profitability, and sustainable customer growth.
• Lead key customer relationships and serve as a strategic partner to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify market, customer, and competitive opportunities and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, innovations, and customer priorities.
• Establish clear goals and performance measures and communicate business results, opportunities, and risks to senior leadership.
• Drive innovative solutions and change initiatives that improve business and customer performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop sales talent to build a high-performing, accountable team.

Skills

Strategic sales leadership

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)

Job description

CJ Schwan’s seeks an experienced Sales Director to lead private label strategies nationwide, driving profitable sales growth and strengthening customer partnerships. This role partners across the organization to develop solutions and execute key initiatives that align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate is strategic, results-driven, and skilled at building relationships, leading through influence, and developing high-performing teams. MBA and 10+ years of experience are preferred.