Head of Retail Sales

Rootine

Rootine

Sales & Business Development
Remote
Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2024

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Rootine’s Head of Retail Sales plays a critical role in the strategic and operational leadership of a high-growth DTC e-commerce CPG brand expanding into brick-and-mortar retail. They are responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of the retail business to drive growth, increase revenue, and enhance the company's market position. As a key member of the leadership team, the Head of Retail Sales reports directly to the CEO and collaborates with other functional heads.

What You’ll Do

  • Responsible for owning and managing both online and offline sales channels for retail expansion.

  • You will deliver year-over-year sales growth by pursuing new retail opportunities, developing relationships with key brokers and retail buyers, and launching new products, and improving the company’s market position.

  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.

  • Identify potential new retail partners and distribution channels to grow the brand’s presence.

  • Lead negotiations with key accounts and retailers to secure advantageous deals.

  • Alongside finance team, develop FP&A model for each opportunity and ensure alignment with Rootine’s financial objectives.

  • Facilitate the onboarding of new bricks-and-mortar retail and online marketplaces, ensuring all deliverables are provided on schedule by internal teams.

  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by monitoring customer feedback and addressing issues promptly.

  • Build promotional plans by customer for each key selling season. Collaborate with the marketing team to create and implement effective marketing campaigns that promote brand awareness and drive customer acquisition.

  • Oversee the development of product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategies to maximize profitability.

  • Implement customer loyalty programs and retention strategies to foster long-term relationships with customers.

  • Develop and monitor financial KPIs related to commercial activities, ensuring adherence to budget and profitability goals. Prepare regular reports for the executive team on commercial performance and growth opportunities.

  • Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activities to refine marketing strategies and ensure the brand remains competitive.

  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging professional growth and development among team members.

What You’ll Need:

If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, please still consider applying. We believe in a holistic approach when evaluating talent for our team.

You would be a great fit for this position if you have 5-10 years of proven track record of success managing and growing wholesale and retail accounts in CPG. A plus if you have experience with a brand that brand that’s made a successful leap from DTC sales to bricks-and-mortar distribution.

  • Demonstrated experience in leading sales and marketing strategies that deliver measurable results, including ownership of buyer/merchant relationships and responsibility for creation and delivery of product pitches.

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Strong project management experience to help bring buyer-suggested innovation or product requests to life from the ground up.

  • Requires some travel for customer meetings, trade shows, store checks, and customer presentations.

  • A self starter who is highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data-driven insights to make informed business decisions.

  • Passion for start-ups and rapid growth is a must.

Why You May Love Us:

  • A Dynamic, fun work environment with a highly talented team

  • Early-stage startup experience

  • Remote-first team, with HQ in Nashville

  • Rapid growth opportunities

  • Unlimited vacation

  • Competitive salary with equity potential

Location Base: Nashville, TN OR Remote

Manager: Report to CEO

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Equity

Interested? Apply here.

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