WHO IS BASEMAKERS?

At Basemakers, we help brands increase their sales velocity where it matters most: at the shelf, and have the vision to become a one-stop sales shop for emerging brands in the food and beverage world, creating world-class brands. Partnering with natural and specialty brands in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, we operate nation-wide helping increase the visibility of brands at a store level. However, our success reaches its highest levels when we embrace our why: we believe in the power of relationships to change the world for the better. Our approach sets us apart as not simply a retail, sales, and merchandising company but a true partner with brands, with communities, and with individuals looking to make a difference—including you!

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior leadership experience in account management within the grocery industry.
• Experience contributing to brokerage account management.
• A comprehensive understanding of grocery retailer dynamics, the food and beverage industry, and customer relationship management.
• Strong analytical proficiency in SPINS, CRM software, especially Salesforce, with a proven track record in dashboard and tracking enhancements.
• Exceptional skills in interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

BENEFITS YOU’LL ENJOY

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan with 15% employer match of contributions, up to 5% of total compensation.
• Frontloaded PTO.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Monthly stipends to recognize and be recognized by others.
• Company events: quarterly get-togethers, annual all-company meetings.
  We are looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for excellence, innovation, and personalization. If you aspire to lead our brand management efforts and drive our brand partnerships and brokerage division towards unparalleled success, Basemakers invites you to apply!
  

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• Forge and execute robust strategies for brand retention, expansion, and the direct oversight of top brand partners, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to our team of Brand Partner Managers, promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and ongoing enhancement.
• Collaborate closely with the Brand Partner Manager/Account Management Team Lead on vital initiatives, team development, and operational excellence.
• Deepen relationships with brand partners, securing their satisfaction and loyalty through proactive outreach and effective problem resolution.
• Seek out and exploit opportunities for revenue growth via strategic partnerships, innovative expansion efforts, and penetrating new markets.
• Set a new benchmark for customer service by ensuring brand partners’ expectations are not only met but surpassed, focusing on a seamless onboarding experience.
• Refine our use of Salesforce CRM by developing top-tier dashboards and tracking mechanisms, providing comprehensive insights into brand partner dynamics and market trends.
• Serve as the main conduit between brand partners, our field team, and various company departments, facilitating a unified approach to achieving shared goals.
• Direct the account management strategy for our burgeoning brokerage division, working in concert with the executive team on route to market planning and detailed sales strategy development.
• Propel the Brand Partner Management department’s data and analytics capabilities forward, offering our brand partners unparalleled reporting and data-driven insights - working specifically in Salesforce and SPINS.