VP of National Restaurant Chains

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Job Title: Vice President of National Restaurant Chains(VP of NRC)

Location: Sterling, VA( hybrid)

Reports To: Chief Commercial Officer / EVP of Sales

Department: Sales

Salary: $170k; Bonus-$30k

Position Summary:

The Vice President of National Retail Chains (VP of NRC) is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, market share, and profitability across key national retail accounts. This executive will lead the development and execution of retail strategies, manage high-impact partnerships, and oversee a team focused on delivering exceptional results across major retail channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive retail strategy aligned with company goals, focusing on growth, innovation, and customer experience across national retail chains.
• Account Management: Own executive-level relationships with top national retailers (e.g., Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, etc.), ensuring strong collaboration, joint business planning, and long-term partnership success.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of account directors and managers. Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and excellence.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Drive top-line growth through effective negotiation, promotional planning, assortment optimization, and execution of retail programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams to ensure alignment and flawless execution of retail initiatives.
• Forecasting & Analytics: Oversee sales forecasting, performance tracking, and retail analytics to inform decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of retail trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy and maintain a leadership position in the market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in retail sales, account management, or commercial leadership.
• Proven success managing national retail accounts with significant revenue responsibility.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.