King's Hawaiian
Region Execution Lead (Northeast Region)
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Working under direct supervision of the Senior Manager, Retail Execution, the Region Execution Lead is responsible for creating retail prominence in every store, every day in their region through superior retail broker management and communication. The REL leads the Irresistible Foods Group’s broker teams with an internal mindset, providing excellent execution communication, initiative‑based and annual objectives, and feedback. The REL works with the account team to understand promotional and everyday retail needs, craft account‑specific direction and execution metrics, communicate and train the retail broker team, and provide post‑event measurement on execution. The REL owns every broker relationship as if the broker were an internal stakeholder, driving flawless execution in every store. This role requires strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, high accountability, and the ability to decide routine matters independently while seeking approval for non‑routine decisions.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities Planning / Organizing
Customize sales execution plan to account/broker
Develop 4P’s communication tool in 2‑month increments
Take account‑specific KPIs from AM and communicate to broker
Set up execution measurement metrics/tracking tools by program
Identify necessary executional resources needed for sales plan
Work with account managers to develop the perfect store for each chain “Gold Standard”
Communication / Execution
Monthly call with brokers to communicate account‑specific plans & execution expectations
Clearly communicate executional priorities for each account
Review broker communication monthly with Retail Lead
Provide monthly questions to be inputted into broker hardware for each account based on executional initiatives
Ensure all POS, displays, and rack ordering are processed
Broker Relationship Management
Set up bi‑annual broker meetings to review performance vs plan (with AM)
Conduct annual broker reviews
Provide written feedback and progress against training for brokers
Lead surge work activations
Broker Selling Training & Development
Lead retail broker rep in market trainings
Develop and communicate broker selling materials
Leverage data to identify market‑specific opportunities and create selling material for execution
Spend 1 day each quarter with broker to provide training and plan execution
Broker Execution Measurement
Quarterly – track and review event performance with AM and broker
Implement measurement system to track execution performance for each account
Develop a market scorecard and measure broker performance
Perform market audit (10 stores) for the perfect store and communicate findings
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role
Basic and Preferred Qualifications (Education and/or Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience (four years of relevant CPG sales experience)
Work requires long periods of walking, standing, bending, or carrying moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodations
Additional Qualifications (Job Skills, Abilities, Knowledge)
Excellent organizational skills
Self‑motivated with demonstration of being a team player
Ability to thrive in a very fast‑pace environment
Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve and communicate across departments
Highly effective interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as required to meet with brokers during their working hours
Have access to reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, valid registration and current insurance
Ability to travel up to 50 % of the time
Ability to consistently demonstrate the values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way it can be heard; and curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking and emotional intelligence
Individual will need to reside in NY or NJ
King’s Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.
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Working under direct supervision of the Senior Manager, Retail Execution, the Region Execution Lead is responsible for creating retail prominence in every store, every day in their region through superior retail broker management and communication. The REL leads the Irresistible Foods Group’s broker teams with an internal mindset, providing excellent execution communication, initiative‑based and annual objectives, and feedback. The REL works with the account team to understand promotional and everyday retail needs, craft account‑specific direction and execution metrics, communicate and train the retail broker team, and provide post‑event measurement on execution. The REL owns every broker relationship as if the broker were an internal stakeholder, driving flawless execution in every store. This role requires strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, high accountability, and the ability to decide routine matters independently while seeking approval for non‑routine decisions.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities Planning / Organizing
Customize sales execution plan to account/broker
Develop 4P’s communication tool in 2‑month increments
Take account‑specific KPIs from AM and communicate to broker
Set up execution measurement metrics/tracking tools by program
Identify necessary executional resources needed for sales plan
Work with account managers to develop the perfect store for each chain “Gold Standard”
Communication / Execution
Monthly call with brokers to communicate account‑specific plans & execution expectations
Clearly communicate executional priorities for each account
Review broker communication monthly with Retail Lead
Provide monthly questions to be inputted into broker hardware for each account based on executional initiatives
Ensure all POS, displays, and rack ordering are processed
Broker Relationship Management
Set up bi‑annual broker meetings to review performance vs plan (with AM)
Conduct annual broker reviews
Provide written feedback and progress against training for brokers
Lead surge work activations
Broker Selling Training & Development
Lead retail broker rep in market trainings
Develop and communicate broker selling materials
Leverage data to identify market‑specific opportunities and create selling material for execution
Spend 1 day each quarter with broker to provide training and plan execution
Broker Execution Measurement
Quarterly – track and review event performance with AM and broker
Implement measurement system to track execution performance for each account
Develop a market scorecard and measure broker performance
Perform market audit (10 stores) for the perfect store and communicate findings
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role
Basic and Preferred Qualifications (Education and/or Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience (four years of relevant CPG sales experience)
Work requires long periods of walking, standing, bending, or carrying moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodations
Additional Qualifications (Job Skills, Abilities, Knowledge)
Excellent organizational skills
Self‑motivated with demonstration of being a team player
Ability to thrive in a very fast‑pace environment
Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve and communicate across departments
Highly effective interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as required to meet with brokers during their working hours
Have access to reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, valid registration and current insurance
Ability to travel up to 50 % of the time
Ability to consistently demonstrate the values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way it can be heard; and curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking and emotional intelligence
Individual will need to reside in NY or NJ
King’s Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.
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