Strategic CPG Growth Manager for Target Brands

C.A. Carlin; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Sick days

11 paid holidays per year

Floating holiday

Parental leave (up to 3 months)

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with company match

Summer hours

Job summary

C.A. Carlin, a premier privately owned sales agency in the CPG industry, is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow a portfolio of client brands at Target. You will be the voice of clients with retail buyers and translate data and market insight into winning shelf strategies.

Hybrid role in Eden Prairie with travel to meet clients and retailers. If you excel at building relationships, negotiating smart deals, and delivering measurable growth, this role places you at the center of

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CPG sales, account management or buyer-facing retail sales.
• Experience leading sales strategy and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong track record with senior-level client relationships and executive reviews.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients, building trusted partnerships.
• Build and execute sales strategies to hit revenue targets.
• Present product lines to retail buyers with clear assortment and promotion planning.
• Negotiate pricing, placement, and promotional opportunities.
• Spot new business opportunities and push for incremental sales.
• Turn sales data and market trends into actionable insights and reporting.
• Collaborate with analytics, retail, and sales support teams on promotions and launches.

Skills

CPG sales

account management

buyer-facing retail sales

sales strategy

analytical skills

retail environments knowledge

organization

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/marketing)

Job description

C.A. Carlin, a premier privately owned sales agency in the CPG industry, is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow a portfolio of client brands at Target. You will be the voice of clients with retail buyers and translate data and market insight into winning shelf strategies.

Hybrid role in Eden Prairie with travel to meet clients and retailers. If you excel at building relationships, negotiating smart deals, and delivering measurable growth, this role places you at the center of