What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Pet Sales position at Actus Nutrition?
This position will lead all efforts in the category, setting the commercial execution strategy for Pet customers. The Director of Pet Sales will be the key connecting bridge between the internal cross-functional team and the Pet Sales organization. This person’s primary focus will be developing and executing business plans to deliver distinct customer value and, in turn, profitable growth for the organization.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead the collaboration and integration of all pet-related activities, ensuring full alignment and coordination among functions.
- Provide oversight and guidance on the pet growth strategy, ensuring sustained, profitable growth through the development of new products, services, and solutions.
- Represents the commercial/market perspective in all leadership discussions/decisions.
- Develop and gain approval for Long Range Plan for the pet category, including financial targets coupled with the needed capabilities to deliver against the plan.
- Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of sales strategies, programs, and policies
- Monitor and report on critical KPIs
- Work with other category leads to ensure viability of programs across market channels.
- Lead strategy sessions with commercial organization to enhance effectiveness and employee engagement
- Identify areas where the organization can increase its footprint and impact, which includes partnerships and new markets, or methods to enhance efficiency within the organization’s sales and marketing departments.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 10 years of experience, with strong industry experience in the pet category, sales strategy or trade marketing roles
- Strong business acumen, general management, and P&L experience
- Requires strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to all levels of management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently.
- Orientation for detailed work with emphasis on accuracy and completeness.
- A team player who wants to contribute to a thriving culture.
Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program. The starting annual base salary range for this position is between $120,000—$170,000 USD with initial eligibility consideration for our Discretionary Incentive Plan. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to education, skill set and depth of experience. Additional Compensation offered to eligible employees: Mobile Device Reimbursement and Travel Reimbursement.
Salary : $120,000 - $170,000
