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Morning Made

US National Sales Manager - Retail

Morning Made, New York, New York, us, 10261

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At

Morning Made , we’re redefining mindful energy with clean, functional coffee alternatives— matcha, turmeric, chai, and mushroom blends —crafted to deliver focus and clarity without the crash. Founded in 2021, we’ve become one of the fastest-growing premium coffee-alternative brands, now stocked in

10,000+ retail locations

and rapidly expanding across North America. Our mission: to transform mornings everywhere.

Role Summary You’ll drive

national foodservice and distribution sales , owning new business development, key account management, and strategic growth initiatives. Reporting directly to the Founder, you’ll lead the charge to get Morning Made listed with national and regional distributors, on café menus, and in foodservice programs across the U.S.

Key Responsibilities: New Business Development

Identify, qualify, and close new

distributor and operator partnerships

nationwide (Sysco, US Foods, GFS, UNFI, etc.).

Lead outreach campaigns, calls, and in-person meetings to drive distribution and menu adoption.

Build scalable frameworks for onboarding and activation.

Account Management & Growth

Serve as the primary contact for national and regional distributor relationships.

Grow reorder velocity, expand SKU placement, and execute joint marketing initiatives.

Partner with accounts to develop quarterly business reviews and growth plans.

Negotiation & Sales Strategy

Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and service-level agreements.

Develop sales programs that align with brand positioning and customer needs.

Forecast demand and ensure alignment between sales, supply chain, and production.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with

Supply Chain

on inventory planning and fulfillment timelines.

Partner with

Marketing

on menu materials, sampling programs, and training assets for baristas and chefs.

Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and insights within

HubSpot/Salesforce .

Track performance metrics, category trends, and competitor activity to inform strategy.

Trade & Training

Represent Morning Made at

tradeshows and industry events

(NRA, SCA Expo, Coffee Fest, etc.).

Host barista workshops, distributor trainings, and sampling events to drive product familiarity and advocacy.

Qualifications Required

2–5 years of

foodservice or beverage sales experience , ideally in coffee, tea, or functional beverages.

Proven track record securing and managing

broadline distributors

(Sysco, US Foods, GFS, UNFI, etc.).

Strong network within café, QSR, and hospitality channels.

Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Financial and operational fluency — confident managing forecasts and deal structures.

Proficiency in

CRM tools

(Salesforce or HubSpot).

Willingness to travel for account meetings and industry events.

Preferred

Self-starter with a founder’s mindset; thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments.

Passionate about wellness, clean energy, and the future of functional beverages.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary + performance-based commission.

Flexible, high-autonomy work environment.

Direct access to the Founder and senior leadership team.

Opportunity to

build Morning Made’s national foodservice and distribution footprint

from the ground up.

To Apply Send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your foodservice or distributor experience to brad@morningmade.com

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