We're transforming the global food system by creating better ways to make meat, dairy and fish without using animals -- delicious, good for people, and good for the planet. Our approach: understand what people love about meat, dairy, and fish, and then explore the plant world for specific ingredients that recreate those experiences. In 2016, we launched the Impossible™ Burger: meat made from plants, for people who love to eat meat.
Founded in 2011 by Pat Brown MD, PhD (Stanford Professor Emeritus) and backed by top-tier VCs and visionaries, we’re looking for the very best scientists, engineers, food developers, and business professionals in the world to join our creative, diverse, multi-talented and mission-driven team. We’re here to secure a sustainable future (and have fun while doing it). Come work with us to change the course of history.
Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants. We’re building a rockstar team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to saving our planet.
Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it).
The Retail Store Operations Manager West is responsible for executing the National In-Store improvement plan for Impossible retailers located in the western half of the US. They will provide the expertise and execution for the growth of the US Retail business by guiding and directing the Merchandising Program to include in-stock, signage, promotions, and shelf placement. The position also includes direct management and development of the 3rd party broker, leading and measuring the work of our 3rd party, and ongoing training, merchandising evaluation, and establishing methods to measure the return on investment of this program. This role will collaborate with sales directors and account managers to deliver results. The role reports to the National Retail Store Operations Manager.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
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If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Essential Job Functions
Lead and direct a 3rd party or multiple 3rd party syndicated or dedicated teams for excellence of in-store execution.Lead and engage Regional support teams to ensure training and marketing objectives are being implemented at the regional level.Provide expertise and vision to achieve excellence in retail execution and instill within the program to achieve strong results at the point of sale.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with store personnel along with company leaders to drive growth through store programs.Review and evaluate empirical data collected from store visits with partners for quality assurance, evaluations, demo events, demo training meetings, etc and make recommendations to sales managers for program direction and improvement.Overall, drive sales and share growth in our top accounts.Basic Qualifications
5-8 years of experience in a customer-facing role, ideally as an account manager with experience in retail in-store workExperience managing a 3rd party brokerA strategic approach to retail sales, including consultative selling skills and creative problem solvingAbility to travel up to 50% of the time, with occasional nights/weekends required for shows and conventionsPreferred Qualifications
Ability to manage account complexities and effectively work within a variety of customer operational philosophiesA “doer” mentality with a bias for actionAbility to balance many priorities to drive the business forward, with persistence and a sense of urgencyThe ability to be a structured and organized problem solver who can drive projects to completion with minimal direction; attention to detail and ability to deep-dive when necessaryDemonstrated success in budget managementStrong analytical skillsDemonstrated success working independently and navigating in a constantly evolving and exciting high growth environmentHighly collaborative approach with willingness to network cross-functionallyOutstanding oral and written communication skillsA positive attitude and motivation to excelA genuine interest and passion for Impossible Food's missionHigh energy and stamina, changing the world takes grit