National Retail Director Jobs

About the Company:

Are you ready to disrupt the $400bn+ soft drinks industry because we are! The world is full of; sugar-packed, supposedly “healthy” drinks, drinks with minimal health ingredients just to make a marketing claim, and calorie packed drinks driving people into an early grave. This is now the accepted norm and Vitapod is on a mission to shape the future delivering nutritious hydration to everyone. Vitapod is the first nutritious hydration beverage truly defining what it means to live a healthy life. Join a group of serial entrepreneurs who will stop at nothing until we have delivered on our mission.

Vitapod was established 5 years ago and is now in prime position to explode. Vitapod is part of a family office, Latium Enterprises, owned by a high-net-worth businessmen with over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience giving Vitapod the unique position to scale quickly with the maximum chance of success. Don’t miss out on the future of Healthy living.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile National Retail Director to spearhead the expansion of Vitapod into retail channels across the USA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment where you'll be instrumental in driving growth. As the National Retail Director, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to develop and execute our retail strategy. This position, based in Syosset, NY, offers a full-time opportunity with flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales growth strategy for retail channels, including mass, club, and convenience stores, among others.
• Foster long-term customer relationships, providing exceptional service and support.
• Drive innovation and identify new opportunities to expand market presence and increase overall growth.
• Establish and manage key accounts, ensuring strong relationships are built and sales targets are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to create and implement promotional calendars and creative initiatives to drive sales growth.
• Take ownership of the Retail P&L, collaborating with the finance team to forecast and optimize financial performance.
• Create and maintain weekly KPI reports to identify trends, efficiencies, and growth opportunities, sharing insights with the broader team.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data and insights to inform business strategy.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving multi-year sales growth and successfully managing customer relationships.
• Self-starter who is driven to deliver meaningful results and willing to go the extra mile.
• Detail-oriented, articulate communicator, with strong organizational skills and a focus on accuracy.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic company culture, exhibiting a strong work ethic.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts with strategic customers, preferably in a workplace environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the consumer products industry or related field within consumer-packaged goods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Join us at Vitapod and be a part of the future of healthy hydration. Together, we will transform the way people live and thrive through our innovative products and unwavering commitment to wellness.