Field Execution Manager, La Colombe (Chicago)

Chobani

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Execution Team brings the vision of the La Colombe brand to life in-store. We’re a dedicated team. And it’s easy to be dedicated when you’re a part of something much bigger than yourself. We’ve got an insatiable appetite for making a difference for our customers and the consumer by delivering the world’s best Ready-to-Drink Coffee within arm’s reach of the customer, no matter where they are. The Field Execution Manager plays a pivotal role in leading & scaling our in-store presence by managing a team of Field Execution Specialist. This leader will set the standard for excellence in execution, coach & develop our people, and drive collaboration with distribution partners to expand La Colombe’s visibility & impact across markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2-4 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience
2+ years of management experience within CPG managing people in field sales, merchandising or retail execution teams
Proven ability to coach, motivate, & develop talent in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
Strong selling & influencing skills with a track record of driving in store results through distributor and retailer partnerships
Strong organizational & time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple markets & priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; able to clearly articulate field insights cross functionally & to leadership
Entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the F&B, and commitment to La Colombe mission & values
Must have personal vehicle with valid driver’s license & excellent driving record; ability to travel up to 40% of time including occasional weekend
Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling to execute in store at times

Responsibilities

Lead, coach & develop a team of field execution specialists to consistently drive best in class store execution
Build & contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, & continuous learning that aligns with La Colombe’s mission & values
Provide in market training, ride alongs, & performance feedback to grow in store selling, merchandising & relationship building skills.
Empower the team to share best practices & field insights to become internal voice of the customer
Oversee timely execution of sales programs & promotional activity across assigned markets
Partner closely with distributor leadership (District Sales Managers) to ensure compliance with La Colombe distribution, pricing, promo & POG standards
Influence distributor performance by holding partners accountable to agreed upon milestones & execution goals
Drive incremental selling opportunities through guidance on identifying, negotiating & securing additional space, display & distribution
Own regional & field execution plans ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while tailoring to local market needs
Utilize data & team reporting to track execution quality, identify gaps, and deliver insights back to sales & leadership teams
Partner cross functionally with brand, sales, & operations to maximize La Colombe’s impact in market
Act as a visible brand ambassador in the field, building strong relationships with retailers, distribution partners & consumers

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
employee assistance program
fitness discounts
wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
paid volunteer time off