**Immediate Hiring: Customer Sales Executive, blithequark Protein**

Are you a seasoned sales executive with a passion for driving growth and innovation in the digital commerce space? Do you have a proven track record of managing customer relationships and developing strategic plans to achieve business objectives? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at blithequark as a Customer Sales Executive, blithequark Protein. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading company in the food and beverage industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. Our team is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join our ranks. **Job Summary** As a Customer Sales Executive, blithequark Protein, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and profitability of our Amazon business. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans to develop customers and capabilities, aligning with our long-term vision for digital commerce. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and leverage of campaigns, media, and new product programs. **Key Responsibilities** * Develops the short, mid, and long-term growth strategy to develop the blithequark-account(s) partnership and seeks alignment from all relevant areas within the organization to ensure strategy is successfully executed. * Works closely with Protein leadership to align sales forecasts, as well as Marketing to ensure the business has the right level of brand & marketing support. * Travels to customers and supports conversations/negotiations with buying team. Guides and participates in discussions for JBP and long-term strategic growth. * Educates organization on the strategic importance of eCommerce and trends/developments within this rapidly evolving channel. * Uses available data & insights to provide sound merchandising / marketing / promotional / product optimization recommendations (prescriptive selling). * Owns the planning and execution of merchandising / marketing / promotional / content plans – plans are crafted in close collaboration with brand/season, digital, shopper marketing and sales teams. * Co-owns relationship with content development / creative agencies. Ensures creative content is optimized, impactful and compliant with brand messaging. * Owns relationships with catalog, data and media agencies specific to Amazon; partners together to set strategic objectives, create action plans and monitor progress. * Establishes business reporting/KPI’s to ensure progress against objectives and communicates back to the organization. * Operational evangelist for assigned account(s) for current & future state. In other words, coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure catalog accuracy, in-stock / forecasting reliability, new product set up, and sales planning. * Closely collaborates with IS, Digital Marketing, Insights and Shopper Marketing teams to leverage insights & digital expertise to execute current year plans and build capabilities to advise & evolve customer relationships. * Owns the eCommerce P&L for assigned portfolio (currently Amazon.com, 3P, Prime Pantry, Amazon Fresh/Prime Now, Amazon Business, Amazon Go, Amazon Grocery, Fresh Pick Up, Whole Foods) **Essential Qualifications** * Previous Sales experience with direct management of a customer / retailer relationship. Amazon experience preferred but open to translatable experience. * Demonstrated P&L management with strong business judgment and decision-making skills; ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate high impact initiatives. * Experience directly managing customers including strengths in advising & negotiating. * Strong ability to work effectively in a matrix environment * Excellent management skills, with the ability to delegate and manage multiple priorities while generating positive relationships. * Proven leadership skills * Strong knowledge & experience managing Digital customers, media & creative development, SEO and eCommerce merchandising preferred but open to translatable experience. * Proven ability to translate insights into sound merchandising / marketing / promotional / product optimization recommendations (prescriptive selling). * Superb communication skills, including strong oral and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and interact at all levels. * Aptitude for problem solving/quick learning * Positive attitude and high level of energy **Preferred Qualifications** * MBA or equivalent preferred * 5+ years of experience managing a P&L or Digital Commerce business – CPG background preferred **What We Offer** * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team * Professional development and growth opportunities * Flexible work environment with remote work options * Collaborative and supportive work culture * Access to cutting-edge technology and tools * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and results-driven sales executive with a passion for digital commerce, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you! **Your Future Starts Here** At blithequark, we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. Join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career in digital commerce. Apply now and start building your future with blithequark! Apply for this job