Director of Business Management, Retail Sales presso Clemens Food Group

Why Join as Director of Business Management, Retail?

At Clemens Food Group, we’re not just growing—we’re evolving. We’re a family-owned business with a mission to provide quality food to families across the nation. This is your opportunity to join a purpose-driven company and lead the transformation of our Retail Sales execution engine.

The Impact You’ll Make

You’ll be the go-to execution partner for the Retail Sales VP, driving pricing strategy, margin optimization, and operational excellence. With oversight of financial levers like forecasting, budgeting, and P&L accountability, your work will directly enhance profitability and customer satisfaction. You’ll manage and develop a high-impact team of Business Managers, ensuring we deliver excellence at every stage—from seasonal planning to new product launches.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coach the Retail Business Management team (5+ direct reports)
• Drive pricing and trade optimization strategies across retail accounts
• Own weekly margin and P&L analysis to improve profitability
• Guide seamless forecasting, budgeting, and sales planning
• Build and enhance SOPs to ensure sustainable process excellence
• Collaborate with Sales Directors to craft marketing programs and contract execution
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through playbooks, inventory management, and joint business planning
• Partner closely with senior leadership and key retail customers

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• Direct influence on enterprise profitability and customer outcomes
• High visibility with executive leaders and retail clients
• Opportunity to lead transformation and standardization across a growing function
• A platform for developing the next generation of talent within the organization

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years in retail sales, food manufacturing, or business management
• Proven leadership managing direct reports and coaching high-performing teams
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing sales P&Ls
• Skilled in driving cross-functional initiatives and process improvement
• Executive presence with ability to influence internally and externally

Skills & Mindset

• Strategic thinker with a bias for action
• Data-driven with a strong analytical toolkit
• Customer-obsessed and results-oriented
• Adaptable leader with a growth mindset

Your Future at Clemens

This role is a launchpad for broader leadership opportunities. You’ll build a legacy by developing a high-performing team, driving innovation, and being a key partner in Clemens’ continued retail success story.

Application Note: 
Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.