Director of Engagement

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $120K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years exp

Posted 16 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and manage national client relationships for select C.A. Fortune partnerships, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive KPI-based growth.

  • Lead executive business reviews and annual strategy for key clients
  • Develop and forecast revenue and KPIs with Sales Development

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Client relationship management nationally for select C.A. Fortune client partnerships, overseeing partnerships across every pillar within C.A. Fortune
  • Strategic leadership - analyze and track macro level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for client's book of business & provide recommendations, action items and consultative advice as a CPG expert
  • Partner with Sales Development team on client's selling priorities – give guidance to strategic approach
  • Lead 1-2 annual executive, top-to-top meetings and/or business reviews between C.A. Fortune executives and client's executives for each client
  • Identify and build leads for existing client partnership expansion opportunities
  • Advise clients on channel goals, marketing strategy and retail execution
  • Key point of contact for internal relationships with account personnel including executives, retail, accounting, branding, ecommerce, sales and finance
  • Revenue forecast management – develop annual budget rooted in analytics in partnership with Sales Development team
  • Develop and track KPI's to ensure mutual partnership success - This includes but not exclusive to goals related to sales, distribution, pricing, shelving placement, promotional volume and promotional spend management
  • Establish regular communication with clients and internal stakeholders that lead to strong working relationships

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7-10+ years CPG industry sales and category management experience
  • Strong presentation, communication and leadership skills
  • Must demonstrate sales planning, forecasting and sales execution experience
  • Aptitude to effectively interpret and use multiple information sources to develop strategic plans
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with clients and cross-functional groups
  • Proficient in spreadsheet and presentation software; problem solver; well-developed organizational, communication and time management skills
  • Confident in change management
  • Ability to read, interpret, present data – SPINS, Nielsen, IRI

Preferred

  • Client Management and/or Agency Experience strongly preferred
  • Prior experience with SPINS, Nielsen, and IRI
  • Understanding of the C.A. model

Benefits

  • PTO & Sick Days
  • 11 paid company holidays per year
  • 1 Floating Holiday
  • 2 paid volunteer days per year
  • Bonus eligible
  • 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid company life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
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C.A. Fortune

C.A. Fortune was founded in 1983 and later expanded under current ownership in 2013 to answer the need for a brokerage that could adapt with the changing consumer. In the past eleven years, through organic growth and strategic transactions, we’ve grown to serve clients nationwide across conventional and natural retailers in every channel - and added a suite of capabilities to support our clients at every step of the consumer journey. Our people are located across the country, and always happy to gather at our headquarters in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop.Our team is defined by passion, energy, hunger and drive. We’re a melting pot of expertise in sales, retail, e-commerce, marketing & advertising, and data & analytics. What these teams have in common is...you. We’re all highly motivated to help you win over customers and consumers.

Founded in 1983
Chicago, Illinois, USA
403 employees (27 in marketing)

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$110K/yr – $120K/yr

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