What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Brand Sales position at Chobani?
Our Sales Force is the face of La Colombe. We make sure every coffee we sell meets a happy customer. 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 and transforming the RTD coffee and beverages business with the largest retailer in the world.
The Director of Walmart will drive the strategy, business development and execution of the La Colombe KDP RTD and potential future overall coffee business in Walmart system. This role will partner cross functionally with both external (KDP) and internal (Commercial Strategy, Field Execution, Customer Finance, Marketing) functions to develop and deliver a winning plan for the La Colombe RTD business and in future state overall LC coffee business.
* Dynamic, thought leadership in the development of La Colombe's go-to-market strategy at designated region of
* Develop short- and long-term joint business plans (JBP) for Walmart in conjunction with internal & external (KDP) support teams including Commercial, Shopper Marketing, Shopper Insight, Finance, Category Management.
* In partnership with La Colombe execution team, drive execution with KDP to support the needs of Walmart system ( retail and decom)
* Drive and build relationships with RTD merchants, understanding their needs, national, regional and local strategies while aligning with internal La Colombe KPIs
* Provide integrated customer, consumer, and competitor insights along with actionable recommendations to drive share of mind, resourcing and focus
* Lead cross functional planning collaboration to deliver accurate volume and trade forecasts to finance, supply chain and commercial development partners
* Identify and partner in the creation of selling materials to bring impactful and effective information to Walmart enterprise
* Bachelor's degree required
* 10 years consumer packaged goods experience including Sales and/or Category Management
* Customer experience required, preferred Walmart experience
* DSD/DSD beverage experience highly desirable
* Strong financial acumen and precise business planning competencies
* Strong and proven leadership skills
* Negotiation skills and ability to influence
* Demonstrated ability to influence cross functional leadership
* Highly customer focused with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment
* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects against deadlines
* Proficient with reporting systems such as IRI and Nielsen
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.
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Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time position is $140,000.00 - $220,000.00, bonus equity benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.