Sales Specialist – Zolli Candy (America's Fastest Growing Candy)
Company: CareersInFood.com (Recruiting for Zolli Candy)
Location: Commerce, MI
Salary: $75,000–$200,000 (varies by experience & location)
Overview
Join an exciting, fast‑growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) company focused on healthy candy products. As a Sales Specialist, you will work with retailers, distributors, and institutions to drive sales of Zolli Candy and support the company’s growth in the healthy candy category.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies targeting major and regional retailers and distributors.
- Initiate and drive sales and business development, including channel development, broker and distributor relationships, and account development.
- Collaborate with marketing to produce brand communications consistent with product positioning.
- Provide transparent reporting on account development, opportunities, and issues.
- Work with marketing to create effective stories and content for marketing materials.
- Participate in overall sales and marketing strategy with the broader team to achieve goals.
- Manage, coach, and motivate outside brokers; execute merchandise initiatives and promotional plans.
- Lead product and industry events to position Zolli Candy as a leading healthy candy brand.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in CPG business or retail industry.
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience.
- Passion for sales and business development.
- Consumer goods sales planning and presentation development skills.
- Demonstrated collaborative and organizational skills.
- Experience leading and managing projects effectively.
- Strong work ethic and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Marketing; Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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