Retail Sales Coordinator

Blueland is revolutionizing conventional cleaning and personal care products to eliminate the need for single-use plastic packaging, while prioritizing the planet and people. We believe that we should be able to have a clean home without sacrificing a clean planet and that sustainable choices should be effective, convenient, and affordable. We also believe that businesses need to be reconstructed to consider all stakeholders, not just profit. 

We are a science-driven company with a pipeline of proprietary products that started with our cleaning sprays and hand soap (we hold over 40 patents and patents pending worldwide). To date, we’ve already helped divert more than 1 billion single-use plastic bottles from landfills and waterways. We were the 2nd fastest growing direct-to-consumer in 2020, and have built an engaged, passionate community of close to 1M+ person community. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp - recognized for meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We’re also Climate Neutral Certified along with many other certifications that help hold us accountable on our commitments to optimize our products for environmental and human health. 

Blueland was featured on the Season 11 premiere of Shark Tank, securing an investment by Kevin O’Leary. Blueland is well-funded by top tier venture capital firms as well as notable investors including Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake and founders of Sweetgreen, Thrive Market, Honest Company, Rent the Runway, and Bonobos. We’ve been featured across top tier outlets such as the New York Times, Fast Company, TechCrunch, VOGUE, Wall Street Journal, Inc., and more.

The Role:

Blueland is looking for a dynamic Retail Sales Coordinator to support the team as we continue to grow across brick & mortar channels. 

This role will report to the Director of Sales and will work closely with cross-functional teams in Operations, Finance, and Product Marketing to help deliver business objectives. Core responsibilities include managing Retailer portals & product pages, new item setup, updating weekly & monthly sales reporting, and supporting internal forecasting and trade management.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, has exceptional eye for detail, and has relevant industry experience (CPG).

• Customer Execution
• Own retailer portal management: including new item setup, inventory reviews, weekly data reports, PO confirmation, etc
• Own managing & updating our retailer.com product pages: partnering with eComm, Product Marketing, and Sales Director to leverage most impactful content
• As needed, support Sales Team in building customer presentations
• Leverage monthly SPINS insights data to communicate key category trends and make strategic recommendations for Blueland
• Conduct quarterly “Retail Safaris” both in-stores and online: reporting back new category trends or competitive messaging, new item launches, any actionable recommendations, etc
• Collaborate with Sales Team on post-promotion analysis template: then manage data updates and share recommendations based on channel trends and Blueland’s ROI
• Update Blueland’s store locator with latest distribution (as needed)

• Internal Planning & Communications
• Support internal monthly & annual forecasting and budget process 
• Specifically, track actuals vs planned, impact of recent sales & inventory on future orders, and maintain communication systems to ensure consistent information throughout organization
• With Sales Director, own building and updating monthly “Retail Business Review” template to enhance internal communication regarding category trends, revenue delivery vs forecast, and key opportunities looking ahead
• Collaborate with Sales Director and other stakeholders to build enhanced reporting in Looker platform. Top 2 priorities include developing a 1) New Item Tracker and 2) Post Promotion Analysis
• Once built, partner with Sales Director to develop messaging cadence to share information internally
• Create and maintain merchandising planners for each Retailer
• Assist Sales Team with other administrative business needs: including customer contracts, cost changes, deduction and reclaim management, etc
• Support with building internal briefs, as needed, for any brand or creative requests
• Partner with Sales Team to update and maintain Retail Sales Execution document 
• Support ongoing special project work, product samples, office supply needs, etc

• Minimum 1-3 years of Coordinator or Analytical experience, specifically in CPG industry
• Advanced proficiency with using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Google Suite
• Experience in Looker data platform a plus
• Experience working with Kroger, Meijer, UNFI, Whole Foods, Target preferred
• Strong track record of leveraging data to effectively build a business case
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000 per year.

We prioritize our planet and our people. In addition to salary compensation, we offer various other benefits to ensure our team members can be their best self, both in and outside of work. Benefits for full time roles include: health benefits, stock options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid civic engagement days, paid parental leave, 401k (employee contribution), professional development stipends, remote work reimbursements, various discounts to like-minded companies and more. 

At Blueland we believe in order to build a better future and planet, we must advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. We are proud to have assembled a diverse team and strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. 

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