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Sales and Operations Support Manager (CPG)
About Undercover Snacks
Undercover Snacks is a better-for-you, mission-driven snack company manufacturing out of our company-owned facility in East Hanover, NJ. Our products are sold in over 25,000 stores nationwide, and our Chocolate Quinoa Crisps are proudly served as a complimentary snack on United Airlines.
While we’ve grown exponentially in recent years, we believe we’re just getting started — and we’re looking for someone who’s excited to help support and accelerate the next phase of our growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail oriented, highly organized Sales Operations Manager with CPG experience to join and support our sales team and work cross functionally with operations, marketing and logistics. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with a “do-whatever-it-takes” startup mindset who thrives in fast-moving environments. You’ll play a critical role in keeping our sales engine running smoothly. We believe this position is crucial to building our business and reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up items and manage vendor onboarding and information maintenance in broker, retailer & distributor systems
- Manage GDSN, portals, New Item Forms, promos, deductions support and price changes.
- Track POs, pricing, contracts, and basic sales reports
- Manage distributor inventory levels
- Record and manage Promotions and Deductions using 3rd party software.
- File deduction retailer and distributor deduction disputes and manage resolution process.
- Maintain and organize sales documentation, trackers, and internal records
- Serve as a primary point of contact for distributor, retailer, and broker information requests
- Manage promotional and seasonal calendars.
- Manage and update internet, ecommerce, and website product listings
- Provide product details, technical specifications, and regulatory information to customers and partners
- Support internal process organization (image libraries, forms, trackers, folders, systems)
- Handle special projects in support of the CEO, sales, and marketing teams
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptionally organized, reliable, and detail-oriented self-starter who is able to get things done with minimal direction.
- Quick learner who can navigate and master GDSN, distributor and retailer portals.
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
- Resourceful and proactive — comfortable wearing many hats as the business evolves.
- Willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to move things forward.
- Enjoys working in fast paced, startup environment with lots of quick pivots and fast learning required as the business grows.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive, upbeat, enthusiastic team-oriented attitude.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in a CPG sales support, operations or related CPG role
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience with promotion and deduction management and item setup.
- Comfortable and experienced working with retailer portals, spreadsheets, and data entry
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
- Must live within a 45-minute drive of East Hanover, NJ with strong preference given to someone excited to work in person full-time.
- Nimble, adaptable, and comfortable with change in a high-growth environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Casual, friendly, fun, fast-paced startup environment
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and have a real impact on company growth
- Endless quantities of delicious, better-for-you chocolate snacks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for a food or CPG company setting up items and working with distributors and retailers?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- CPG Sales operations support: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,000 - $73,000