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Vice President of Sales, Grocery
Consumer Goods Company
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Position Summary
The Vice President of Sales will lead the Grocery and Alternative Channel sales organizations, serving as the operational backbone of the commercial team while driving execution against the company’s growth strategy. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader will translate strategic priorities into disciplined sales plans, oversee forecasting and performance management, and ensure strong cross-functional alignment with Finance, Operations, and Marketing. The role also partners closely with the CEO on key strategic customer relationships, ensuring consistent execution, accountability, and profitable revenue acceleration.
Successful Placement
Slayton Search Partners placed an executive who brings nearly a decade of senior grocery sales leadership within a high-growth, purpose-driven CPG environment. They have a proven track record of delivering sustained double-digit revenue growth, building scalable sales organizations, and strengthening commercial discipline during periods of rapid expansion. Known for blending strong financial acumen with a people-first leadership style, they excel in entrepreneurial settings where collaboration, accountability, and speed are critical, and bring deep experience partnering with national retailers across both conventional and natural channels.
