Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack brand worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 10 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. The Link Snacks’ family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens, Bifi and Peperami.

Come Run with Sasquatch as a National Account Manager for our Specialty channel to grow and develop total Jack Link’s and Lorissa’s Kitchen sales and profitability across the US at Costco and in the Natural channel.  In this role, you will work with the National Sales Manager to develop and implement detailed strategic sales plans for the channel. This includes managing a broker network and distributors for the natural channel, strategic account calls and Costco business development across all 8 regions and the Costco Business Centers.

Specifically you will: 

• Achieve top & bottom line sales & profit goals with a significant focus on generating profitable growth.
• Develop plans for channel-specific business opportunities focused on expanding Jack Link’s and Lorissa’s Kitchen presence in existing outlets and gaining new distribution in new outlets.
• Responsible for analyzing Costco Regions and Business Centers and developing an action plan to achieve sales goals.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Trade Marketing, Research & Development) in creating both short & long-term category and channel strategies.
• Create and present information in a compelling and persuasive manner.
• Effectively wire relationships throughout customer organizations and at various levels internally at Jack Link’s: Executive Management, Operations, Supply Planning, and Marketing.
• Provide creative solutions that are in the best interest of Jack Link’s.
• Manage deduction & AR issues on all applicable accounts.
• Manage Costco Merchandising Accrual’s and executing demo plan with Costco’s demo company.
• Responsible for building, training and leading broker network.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.

Required Experience: 

• 5+ years of CPG account management experience or brand development experience.
• Developing and executing multi-year strategic plans.
• Strong analytical capabilities to identify trends, opportunities and business insight.
• Strong business acumen; specifically, with Trade Management and Demand Planning.
• Trade Promotion Management System experience preferred.
• Expert skill level in Microsoft applications.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Goal oriented & well organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working cross-functionally with internal and external teams.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization.
• Be able to handle and make tough decisions on behalf of the company.
• Proactive (high sense of urgency) and committed to delivering results in a fast paced, demanding work environment
• Some travel required
• This position can be located in Minneapolis or near a major airport

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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