Sr. Customer Business Manager

Our Company
Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and many more through e-commerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more within in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.
The Role
The main priority of the Customer Business Manager is to drive the strategy and initiatives established by the Congo Brands leadership. This role will impact the sales organization by being responsible for achieving sales volume and distribution goals of the Congo Brands portfolio within their assigned accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Sell and execute company strategy and initiatives for regional and local chains within an assigned regions.
Influence execution of programs via decision makers within specified retail chain
Ownership of volume targets, spending budgets and overall results within assigned territory
Ensure area compliance on national corporate mandated and optional programs
Ensure local market/region pricing is in line with national pricing standards
Work with Field Sales Organization to ensure In-store standards
Direct contact to local/regional account teams within distributor to set strategy and sales expectations
Responsible for building and owning relationships through select management within wholesaler network, sharing key contact responsibilities for company communication
Key Skills and Experience Required:
5 years’ experience managing regional or national accounts
Experience managing buyers and working with major chains, specifically Kroger
Beverage Industry experience preferred
Self-motivated with a proactive approach
Existing knowledge of regional off premise chains within assigned territory
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Must be organized with the ability to work both independently and within team environment.
Must be adaptive to change within organization and industry
Must be willing to travel to meet with assigned customers
Results oriented, innovative, strong problem solving and negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Display integrity, character and strong leadership skills.
Valid Driver’s License
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Travel
50%
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive Salary
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, HSA / FSA / Dependent Care FSA
3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Monthly cell phone stipend
Free product, AND MUCH MORE!
Congo Brands, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.