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Associate Director of Sales

Stealth Startup ™
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2025

The Associate Director of Sales will drive revenue growth by developing strategic partnerships with CPG retailers, and wellness companies. This role requires a consultative sales approach, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative marketing solutions to enhance brand engagement and drive sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in sales, business development, people management, and relationship management within the CPG and wellness industries.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Revenue Growth & Sales Strategy: Exceed sales targets by identifying new business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and driving the adoption of the company’s CPG and wellness solutions.
  • People Leadership: Manage a small and driven team of business development specialists and account managers to ensure a full pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Consultative Sales Approach: Understand client pain points, craft compelling business cases, and present data-backed solutions that align with CPG and wellness industry objectives, ensuring measurable ROI.
  • Pipeline Management & Forecasting: Maintain a strong sales pipeline in Salesforce CRM, track deal progress, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure quarterly business targets are met.
  • Market Penetration & Client Engagement: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan by researching market opportunities, mapping key decision-makers, and leveraging industry insights to unlock new revenue streams.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product, and customer success, to ensure seamless implementation of solutions and optimize client engagement.
  • Negotiation & Contract Management: Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring MSAs, SOWs, and pricing align with company goals while maintaining strong financial health and operational efficiency.
  • Industry Insights: Stay informed on consumer trends, retail strategies, and digital marketing advancements to tailor solutions and provide strategic value to clients.
  • Client Relationship Management: Strengthen relationships through multi-channel engagement, including in-person meetings, virtual calls, and conferences, ensuring long-term partnerships and continued business growth.
  • Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize analytics tools to track sales performance, measure client impact, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6 years of experience in consultative sales, business development, or account management within the CPG, retail, or wellness industries.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets by developing and executing strategic sales plans.
  • Strong consultative sales skills with experience presenting complex data and technology-driven solutions to CPG and wellness stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and analytics tools to track sales performance and forecast revenue.
  • Ability to build and maintain executive-level client relationships with CPG brands, retailers, and wellness companies.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive seamless execution of CPG and wellness solutions.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills, including pricing discussions and contract execution.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying new business opportunities.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to engage with clients and industry partners.


Why Join Us?
  • Be part of an innovative company that is transforming the CPG and wellness landscape.
  • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with growth opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support.


Salary : $135,000 - $185,000

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