Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
• Partner with brands to understand their objectives and translate objectives into a merchandising strategy that drives volume and velocity using Dirty Hands’ services.
• Work with brands and field merchandising leadership to identify and set realistic and effective priorities for the field merchandising teams that align with brand objectives and merchandising strategy.
• Collaborate with the strategy team and field merchandising leadership to support and drive the growth, retention, and expansion of brands.
• Monitor merchandising execution to ensure that it aligns with brand goals and strategy, collaborate with field merchandising leadership to troubleshoot challenges, identify solutions, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Client Relationships
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned brands, ensuring consistency and clarity.
• Own, develop, and elevate brand relationships with proactive and regular communication via email, Zoom calls, occasional in-person meetings, and field visits.
• Assist with onboarding for new brands, which may include hosting orientation calls for the brand and launch calls for field teams.
• Data & Insights

Requirements

• 3+ years of client-facing sales, analytics, and/or merchandising experience is required.
• Experience in the natural food industry at a brand, broker, or merchandiser is preferred
• Preference for candidates with an analytical background.
• A proven track record of strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Quick-thinking problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaborator who takes initiative.
• Motivated to work independently, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient computer and technology skills, particularly with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack, and project management tools such as AirTable. Preference for experience in Excel building charts, utilizing formula functions, and pivot tables.
• Must be willing to travel up to four weeks of the year for field visits and other in person meetings.