Strategic Sales Team Lead Premium Chocolate

Lindt & Sprüngli; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli seeks a Team Leader 2 to drive premium chocolate performance for a top US customer. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage broker relationships, plan joint business opportunities, and ensure in-store excellence, pricing integrity, and budget adherence.

With 7+ years in CPG and a BA/BS, you will influence forecasts, promotions, and distribution while championing the Ghirardelli premium image with customers and brokers.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required with 7+ years in CPG managing a top ten US customer.
• Direct selling and/or broker sales experience required, including Kroger as a customer.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration with brokers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Sales Controllables
• Achieve NTS sales budget
• Develop Customers and Lead Brokers
• Penetrate key customers and understand business development opportunities
• Collaborate across functions to align plans and execution
• Manage trade funds and budget efficiency
• Oversee in-store presence and MAPS objectives
• Lead and develop a team (5 reporting personnel)

Skills

Customer leadership

Portfolio management

Omni-channel engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Broker management

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli seeks a Team Leader 2 to drive premium chocolate performance for a top US customer. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage broker relationships, plan joint business opportunities, and ensure in-store excellence, pricing integrity, and budget adherence.

With 7+ years in CPG and a BA/BS, you will influence forecasts, promotions, and distribution while championing the Ghirardelli premium image with customers and brokers.