Chomps
Who We Are Chomps is America’s fastest-growing meat snack brand, redefining convenient snacking with a commitment to real ingredients and bold, satisfying flavors. Crafted from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and venison, along with antibiotic-free turkey and chicken, each Chomps meat stick delivers 10+ grams of high-quality protein without sugar, hormones, soy, dairy, artificial preservatives, artificial nitrates, or MSG. Seasoned with a blend of flavorful herbs and spices, Chomps provides a nutritious protein snack for the whole family. As a minority-owned, family-operated, and B Corporation-certified business, Chomps prioritizes thoughtful sourcing and recently earned the non–ultra-processed food certification through the non-GMO project. Discover a new standard in snacking at www.chomps.com . Traits of a Chompian If you’ve been called scrappy, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you’ll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meat you. What You Will Do Chomps is one of the fastest-growing better-for-you snack brands — and this year, we were named Target’s Food & Beverage Partner of the Year. We’re looking for an Associate, Sales to join our Mass sales team and play a hands-on role in driving the Target and Aldi business. In this role, you’ll build your CPG sales foundation by owning the operational backbone of our accounts: forecasting, replenishment, portal management, and data analysis. You bring strong attention to detail, a drive to learn, and the initiative to spot and flag issues before they become problems. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow .
Forecasting Own inputs to internal forecast system (Vividly) & monthly forecast review Own Target & Aldi monthly pacing tracker on gross sales Sales forecast: monthly reviews & account planning Own PO execution Customer Operations & Portals Manage item catalogue & ongoing maintenance within POL Own replenishment management; with a close pulse on WOS by item Monitor customer forecast & proactively communicate updates; own cut sheets to Target for PO edits New item setup Support deduction & spoils management in partnership with Accounts Receivable Display and Promotion submissions & any other customer specific paperwork, with Sr National Account Manager, Target Analytics Co-own weekly recap emails Owns Target POL data pulls Analyze consumption & Target data to identify current headwinds, upcoming risk and opportunities Track category trends and competitive activity (Target POS data & SPINS) Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Business Analytics Team on item level forecast, display & promotional lifts and WOS monitoring Partner with Operations Team on PO adjustments, as needed Partner with Omni Marketing & eComm teams on Target’s Roundel opportunities Partner with Accounts Receivable on Deduction & Spoils management support Partner with Target Sr National Account Manager on stage gate (commercialization) needs Support cross-functional collaboration on Target Co-own the weekly internal recap and own the weekly recap to buyers Who You Are 3-5 years of experience in strategy, planning and/or replenishment management Forecasting tools proficiency preferred CPG experience required Direct Target experience is required (HQ & Brand/Broker experience is a plus) Able to quickly grasp new concepts, multitask, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges in a fast-paced environment Have an entrepreneurial mentality with a 'self-starter' approach Are an adept problem solver who seeks creative solutions, with a consistent attention to detail Strong analytical skills Can manage your workload effectively, meet deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality output, escalating early when timelines or priorities shift Highly organized and a strong communicator with demonstrated cross-functional experience Dependable team contributor who takes initiative, works well independently, and collaborates effectively across functions building trust-based relationships and receiving feedback Curious and growth-oriented, actively seek out to understand how your work connects to broader team and business goals Able to handle detailed procedures in a time-constrained environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Accountability for the quality and accuracy of your outputs Willingness to travel 15% of the time; less if located in the Minneapolis area Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Word Position : Associate, Sales - Target + Aldi Reports to : Senior National Account Manager - Mass Location : Remote; preference given to those located in the Minneapolis area Type : Full-Time, exempt Salary Range Opportunity: The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 + 15% annual bonus Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp: Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office. Other Perks: Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry. Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance. Unlimited PTO and 15+ paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Bi-annual total team in-person activities. Company-wide Continual Education budget. Unlimited snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here). Our Commitment Chomps is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve our mission of making nutritious food more accessible we greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which comes from diversity of all types, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for our business. We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Chomps. You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. Chomps does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Important Notice: It has come to our attention that fraudsters have been posing as Chomps employees or recruiters and contacting job-seeking candidates regarding potential job opportunities. These fraudulent messages sometimes include a request for payment and confidential personal information. Please note that the Chomps recruiting process does not include asking candidates for payments or other confidential financial information. If you are applying for a job, you can confirm the legitimacy of a job posting by viewing current open roles: https://chomps.com/pages/chomps-careers . If you have questions please email us at people@chomps.com