
Sales Business Development Manager
Sprout Living, Chicago, IL, United States
We’re looking for a Sales Business Development Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves building relationships, driving growth and getting things done. You will support the growth of several priority B2B revenue channels, including non-traditional wholesale, foodservice, bulk and ingredient sales, brand partnerships and B2B commerce. This role combines account ownership, new business development and cross-functional collaboration and works closely with sales and marketing leadership. Specific initiatives and priorities will be shared in more detail during the interview process.
Roles and Responsibilities Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic B2B accounts across non-traditional retail and foodservice channels
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and emerging customer segments
Develop upsell opportunities and support product expansion within existing accounts
Review performance at the account and channel level and make recommendations to drive growth
Support bulk and ingredient sales opportunities with brands, manufacturers and co-packers
Explore and develop strategic partnerships and brand collaborations that align with Luchi’s values and positioning
Support the growth and optimization of Luchi’s B2B commerce initiatives
Maintain accuracy and consistency across third-party sales platforms and marketplaces as needed
Serve as a liaison between sales and marketing for B2B initiatives, including launches, campaigns and sales materials
Contribute to sales strategy, planning and special projects as the business evolves
Provide flexible support across sales and marketing functions as needed
Experience 4–7 years of experience in CPG sales and account management
Experience managing retail, foodservice or eCommerce accounts in the natural or specialty space
Skilled in Excel or Google Sheets and comfortable working with data
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Organized, proactive and able to juggle multiple priorities in a lean, fast-moving team
Why Us? Make an impact in a growing, purpose-driven CPG company
Collaborative, high-energy culture that values initiative and ownership
Exposure to all sides of the sales world - brokers, distributors, retailers, foodservice and eCommerce
Competitive compensation and room to grow
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