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The Alternative Channels Sales Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and growing 1440 Foods' presence across Drug, Value, Health & Fitness, and Retail Specialty channels. This role drives distribution, velocity, and brand visibility by building strong distributor and retail partnerships, while leading execution across a diverse set of accounts.
Job Responsibility:
Build and maintain strong relationships with natural, specialty, and broadline distributors including Muscle Foods, Village Grocers, and regional partners
Create monthly and quarterly promotion activity for regional distributors to drive incremental placement and close distribution gaps
Conduct regular business reviews with distributor representatives to track performance, identify gaps, and execute joint business plans
Train and educate distributor sales teams on 1440 Foods' product portfolio, selling points, and brand story
Manage deductions, credits, and promotional programs within established guidelines
Call on national and regional drug chain buyers and store-level decision makers (e.g., CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, regional chains)
Secure new distribution and expand shelf placement for 1440 Foods SKUs in the health, nutrition, and grab-and-go sets
Execute promotional programs, endcaps, and secondary placement opportunities
Monitor planogram compliance and conduct store audits to ensure proper merchandising standards
Develop and grow business within value and dollar channel accounts (e.g., Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar General)
Present tailored assortments and value-pack configurations aligned to channel shopper profiles
Partner with trade marketing team to develop channel-specific programs and promotional pricing strategies
Call on gyms, fitness studios, CrossFit boxes, and corporate wellness accounts
Drive trial and sales growth through growing ACV, managing core business and new product placements
Identify and convert new accounts within the fitness community and develop account-specific promotional plans
Open new, manage, and grow existing health food store accounts, including Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, independents, co-ops, and regional natural chains
Secure prominent shelf placement and in-store promotional support
Leverage distributor relationships to drive pull-through and replenishment at store level
Partner with brokers where applicable to maximize coverage and account penetration
Track weekly and monthly sales performance against targets using CRM tools and distributor portals
Analyze sell-in vs. sell-through data to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities
Provide accurate forecasts and account-level volume projections to the sales leadership team
Submit timely call reports, expense reports, and account activity summaries
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
5–8 years of CPG sales experience, preferably in the Natural, Health & Fitness, Drug, and Value channels
Demonstrated experience calling on distributors and managing multi-channel retail accounts
Strong understanding of the natural and specialty retail landscape, including distributor dynamics
Ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into actionable strategies
Proficiency in sales and analytics tools such as Power BI, Exceedra, IRI, and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Self-motivated with the ability to manage a large territory independently
Experience with speciality distributors is a plus
Knowledge of wellness and functional food/beverage trends
Passion for health, fitness, and performance nutrition preferred
Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 40%
Nice to have:
Experience with speciality distributors is a plus
Knowledge of wellness and functional food/beverage trends
Passion for health, fitness, and performance nutrition preferred