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Associate Sales Director

Job in Buffalo Grove, Cook County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Eagle Family Foods
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Development, Business Management
  • Sales
    Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Associate Sales Director at Eagle Family Foods

At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150 years. Eagle is a diversified food company producing and marketing sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, snacks and convenient meal solutions products. As a company, Eagle Foods is passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that boldly builds better people and better brands while focusing on the positive impact our company, our products and our people have on the world.

Eagle Foods has a bold family of brands that consumers have come to rely on for decades, including Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia® Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET® Milk, Popcorn Indiana, Cretors Popcorn, Helper and Suddenly Salad. Eagle Foods products are marketed and distributed across all U.S. retail channels, including grocery stores, club stores and mass‑merchandisers, as well as food service and export, U.S. military, and private label business.

Job Description Summary

The Associate Sales Director plays a critical role in growing Eagle’s business by managing a mix of strategic and tactical retail accounts. This role is hands‑on, focused on building and executing customer plans, managing P&Ls, and improving performance across both national chains and independent retailers. The Associate Sales Director understands the unique needs of each customer, leads day‑to‑day tactical planning, and works closely with agency and broker partners to deliver cess in this role means helping Eagle expand its presence in key markets, supporting cross‑functional efforts, and driving sustainable, profitable growth in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.

Essential

Duties And Responsibilities Customer and Channel Sales Management
  • Manage a customer base with annual volume between $15–$40 million, with a mix of tactical and moderately strategic accounts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key retail partners.
  • Identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth by developing tailored customer business plans aligned to company goals.
  • Lead annual planning and negotiations related to pricing, promotional activities, and retail programs to support account growth.
  • Work closely with broker and distributor partners to ensure consistent execution and alignment with business plans.
  • Focus on tactical account optimization while contributing to overall market share and brand visibility.
Sales Operations and Execution
  • Translate customer insights and performance data into clear, executable tactics to improve account-level performance.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, primarily within Sales, but also with Operations, Marketing, and Demand Planning as needed, for seamless delivery on customer programs.
  • Monitor in‑market execution through agency and broker partners, ensuring program compliance and alignment with KPIs.
  • Take ownership of tactical planning activities, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and market dynamics to meet business needs.
Financial and Analytical Responsibility
  • Manage account-level P&L responsibilities, ensuring delivery of sales, margin, and trade spend targets.
  • Develop and track annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Analyze the impact and efficiency of trade promotions and customer programs to inform future investments and improve return on spend.
  • Support demand planning by providing timely, data‑driven volume forecasts.
Strategic and Tactical Planning
  • Lead development and execution of tactical‑level plans, with a strong focus on near‑term growth opportunities, customer‑specific initiatives, and market responsiveness.
  • Align internal and external stakeholders around clearly defined execution plans, performance metrics, and deliverables.
  • Serve as the tactical lead for assigned accounts, making day‑to‑day decisions that drive business outcomes while escalating broader strategic needs when necessary.
Leadership and Problem Solving
  • Manage low to mid‑level agency and broker resources, providing clear…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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