Foodservice Distribution Manager

The Vita Coco Company is searching for a Foodservice Distribution Manager - Broadline based out on the West Coast. This person is the national lead for "KEY" Broadline Distributor distribution efforts across the US business to achieve product distribution and drive revenue goals. The Foodservice Distribution Manager will focus on creating marketing and distribution strategies for the food service channel in a specified broadline partner and represent the company in all business development-oriented activities.

This is a remote field role and will report directly to the Director of Broadline Distribution - Foodservice.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key broadline headquarters to ensure effective distribution, product availability, and flawless execution.
• Support and educate broadline sales teams to secure new Vita Coco business within both local and regional markets.
• Ensure adherence to pricing strategies, promotional programs, incentives, and limited-time offers (LTOs).
• Collaborate closely with top leadership on business planning, forecasting, and coordinating quarterly business reviews.
• Assess sales and distribution metrics to pinpoint areas for improvement and uncover new opportunities.
• Work alongside national account managers, serving as the main liaison between the business unit and broadline Foodservice distribution partners.
• Team up with DSD Foodservice groups to obtain and manage Vita Coco accounts efficiently.
• Participate in field ride-along with the Acxion team to bolster distribution efforts through broadline channels.
• Partner with the Foodservice broadline team to widen Vita Coco's reach and drive business growth.
• Forge strong connections with colleagues in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Innovation, and RTM to encourage seamless cross-functional teamwork.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional sales experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in sales roles.
• Beverage sales experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and influence a sales team.

Skills & Competencies:

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong business acumen, customer focus, relationship management skills, and results-driven approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% within the market.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with core functions of the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.