Chobani
Field Execution Manager, La Colombe (Chicago/Kansas City)
Chobani, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Responsibilities
Leadership & Development
Lead, coach & develop a team of field execution specialists to consistently drive best in class store execution
Build & contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, & continuous learning that aligns with La Colombe's mission & values
Provide in market training, ride alongs, & performance feedback to grow in store selling, merchandising & relationship building skills
Empower the team to share best practices & field insights to become internal voice of the customer
Execution
Oversee timely execution of sales programs & promotional activity across assigned markets
Partner closely with distributor leadership (District Sales Managers) to ensure compliance with La Colombe distribution, pricing, promo & POG standards
Influence distributor performance by holding partners accountable to agreed upon milestones & execution goals
Drive incremental selling opportunities through guidance on identifying, negotiating & securing additional space, display & distribution
Market & Business Growth
Own regional & field execution plans ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while tailoring to local market needs
Utilize data & team reporting to track execution quality, identify gaps, and deliver insights back to sales & leadership teams
Partner cross functionally with brand, sales, & operations to maximize La Colombe's impact in market
Act as a visible brand ambassador in the field, building strong relationships with retailers, distribution partners & consumers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2-4 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience
2+ years of management experience within CPG managing people in field sales, merchandising or retail execution teams
Proven ability to coach, motivate, & develop talent in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
Strong selling & influencing skills with a track record of driving in store results through distributor and retailer partnerships
Strong organizational & time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple markets & priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; able to clearly articulate field insights cross functionally & to leadership
Entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the F&B, and commitment to La Colombe mission & values
Must have personal vehicle with valid driver's license & excellent driving record; ability to travel up to 40% of time including occasional weekend
Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling to execute in store at times
About Us Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit
www.chobani.com
or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.
Compensation Range: $88,000.00-$132,000.00, plus bonus.
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Lead, coach & develop a team of field execution specialists to consistently drive best in class store execution
Build & contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, & continuous learning that aligns with La Colombe's mission & values
Provide in market training, ride alongs, & performance feedback to grow in store selling, merchandising & relationship building skills
Empower the team to share best practices & field insights to become internal voice of the customer
Execution
Oversee timely execution of sales programs & promotional activity across assigned markets
Partner closely with distributor leadership (District Sales Managers) to ensure compliance with La Colombe distribution, pricing, promo & POG standards
Influence distributor performance by holding partners accountable to agreed upon milestones & execution goals
Drive incremental selling opportunities through guidance on identifying, negotiating & securing additional space, display & distribution
Market & Business Growth
Own regional & field execution plans ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while tailoring to local market needs
Utilize data & team reporting to track execution quality, identify gaps, and deliver insights back to sales & leadership teams
Partner cross functionally with brand, sales, & operations to maximize La Colombe's impact in market
Act as a visible brand ambassador in the field, building strong relationships with retailers, distribution partners & consumers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2-4 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience
2+ years of management experience within CPG managing people in field sales, merchandising or retail execution teams
Proven ability to coach, motivate, & develop talent in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
Strong selling & influencing skills with a track record of driving in store results through distributor and retailer partnerships
Strong organizational & time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple markets & priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; able to clearly articulate field insights cross functionally & to leadership
Entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the F&B, and commitment to La Colombe mission & values
Must have personal vehicle with valid driver's license & excellent driving record; ability to travel up to 40% of time including occasional weekend
Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling to execute in store at times
About Us Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit
www.chobani.com
or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.
Compensation Range: $88,000.00-$132,000.00, plus bonus.
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