**Experienced Customer Business Lead – Snack Food Sales and Marketing at blithequark (Remote)**

Are you a seasoned sales professional with a passion for driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same? If so, we invite you to join our team at blithequark as a Customer Business Lead for our Snack Food division. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading global snacking company with a portfolio of beloved brands that bring joy and satisfaction to people around the world. Our mission is to lead the future of snacking by creating delicious, high-quality products that meet the evolving needs and preferences of our consumers. As a Customer Business Lead, you will play a critical role in driving our growth strategy and delivering exceptional customer experiences across our Snack Food division. **Job Summary** As a Customer Business Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing a winning growth strategy for our Snack Food division in partnership with our customers, including Costco. You will work closely with internal cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, improve profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction. This is a remote position that requires a high level of autonomy, self-motivation, and collaboration with our global teams. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy for our Snack Food division in partnership with Costco, including identifying new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and driving sales growth * Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including Costco regional buyers, to understand their needs, preferences, and business objectives * Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including sales planning, category development, RGM, supply chain, ecommerce, shopper marketing, and insights, to drive business growth and improve profitability * Analyze syndicated data, member data, research, and industry trends to create business cases for product and execution solutions that drive growth and improve profitability * Develop and manage revenue plans, trade plans, sales forecasts, and commercial strategies to deliver annual objectives * Influence continuous product development by collaborating with internal cross-functional business teams to ensure that our products meet the evolving needs and preferences of our customers * Own the P&L to ensure the delivery of blithequark financial goals and market share gains * Actively ensure precision and consistency with monthly, quarterly, annual internal & external deliverables **What You Will Bring** * A minimum of 5+ years of experience in customer-facing CPG sales role with proven selling/negotiating experience; HQ Selling experience a plus * Understanding of product commercialization processes * Ability to leverage customer-specific data, including syndicated, Costco IRI, and consumer research, to drive business results * Customer focus and attention to detail * Experience with customer trade negotiations * Understanding and driving action through the lens of a customer P&L * Bachelor's degree **What We Offer** * A highly competitive base salary range of $134,200 to $184,450, depending on experience, skills, education, and budget * Eligibility for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results * A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time * Opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment * A collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion **About Our Company Culture** At blithequark, we are committed to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our differences are our strengths and that our unique perspectives and experiences drive innovation and growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates from all backgrounds. **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and results-driven sales professional with a passion for driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and qualifications for this role. **Note** blithequark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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