Director of Business Development (CPG Snacks)

Director of Business Development, CPG Snacks (Remote, U.S.)

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Base $110K to $150K + uncapped commission | Remote, anywhere in the U.S. | Reports to the CEO

A PE-backed, award-winning snack brand is growing fast and hiring multiple hunters to open new doors. The brand is known for bold flavor innovation and headline partnerships, and it gives you something new to bring to every buyer.

This role is built for hunters: the more business you win, the more you earn. You’ll find, pitch and win new retail and distribution business, and your earnings grow with every account you open.

What you’ll do

• Hunt and win new retailers, distributors and channels across grocery, mass, drug, club, convenience and e-commerce
• Build your own pipeline from first call to signed listing
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, slotting and terms that win business and protect margin
• Land new items and secure placements, displays and cut-ins
• Work directly with the CEO, with real influence and fast decisions on your deals

What you bring

• 5+ years of CPG sales, with a proven record of opening new accounts and growing distribution
• Clear, measurable wins: new accounts landed, revenue grown, targets beaten
• Experience selling to retail buyers and working with distributors and brokers
• Working knowledge of trade promotions and P&L basics
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and traveling to win business

Bonus points

• Salty snack or candy experience
• Syndicated data (Circana, NielsenIQ, SPINS) and retailer portals such as Retail Link

Why this role

• Uncapped commission on top of a strong base
• A Director-level title and a direct line to the CEO
• Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• A brand with real momentum and investor backing
• A fast interview process that starts this week

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