*This is not an internal role with ForceBrands*
Responsibilities:
- Lead U.S. sales growth and commercial development for the pet business
- Drive new business development and expand distribution across key channels
- Develop, manage and grow customer and distributor relationships
- Identify and secure new accounts and business opportunities
- Build and execute customer-specific business plans and sales initiatives
- Drive product and channel strategy, ensuring products are positioned in the right channels
- Partner with cross-functional teams on new product launches and innovation
- Manage forecasting, promotional budgets and commercial performance
- Drive in-store activation and customer presentations
- Attend key industry trade shows, including Global Pet Expo and SuperZoo
- Maintain CRM activity and provide regular sales and performance reporting
- Collaborate with sales, supply chain, finance, marketing and innovation teams
Candidate Profile:
- Proven track record in B2B sales, new business development and account growth
- Experience managing brick-and-mortar retail accounts and distributor partnerships, such as KeHE, UNFI or similar
- Strong hunter mentality with a demonstrated ability to open new accounts and drive new business
- Experience developing customer relationships and growing business across retail channels
- Commercially driven with experience in forecasting, promotions and business planning
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Self-motivated, persistent and comfortable in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
- Pet industry experience is a plus, particularly premium pet food, treats or specialty retail
Business Development Manager- Pet in los angeles at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.