Sales Account Associate - Target

Who We Are

Chomps is America’s fastest-growing meat snack brand, redefining convenient snacking with a commitment to real ingredients and bold, satisfying flavors. Crafted from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and venison, along with antibiotic-free turkey and chicken, each Chomps meat stick delivers 10+ grams of high-quality protein without sugar, hormones, soy, dairy, artificial preservatives, artificial nitrates, or MSG. Seasoned with a blend of flavorful herbs and spices, Chomps provides a nutritious protein snack for the whole family. As a minority-owned, family-operated, and B Corporation-certified business, Chomps prioritizes thoughtful sourcing and recently earned the non–ultra-processed food certification through the non-GMO project. Discover a new standard in snacking at www.chomps.com .

Traits of a Chompian

If you’ve been called nimble, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you’ll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meat you.

*Accepting Applications from 9/22 - 10/7/26 5pm CST

What You Will Do

Chomps is one of the fastest-growing better-for-you snack brands — and this year, we were named Target’s Food & Beverage Partner of the Year. We’re looking for an Associate, Sales - Target & Aldi to join our Mass sales team and play a hands-on role in driving the Target and Aldi business. In this role, you’ll build your CPG sales foundation by owning the operational backbone of our accounts: forecasting, replenishment, portal management, and data analysis. You bring strong attention to detail, a drive to learn, and the initiative to spot and flag issues before they become problems. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow .

Responsibilities

Forecasting

Own inputs to internal forecast system (Vividly) & monthly forecast review

Own Target & Aldi monthly pacing tracker on gross sales

Sales forecast: monthly reviews & account planning

Own PO execution

Customer Operations & Portals

Manage item catalogue & ongoing maintenance within POL

Own replenishment management; with a close pulse on WOS by item

Monitor customer forecast & proactively communicate updates; own cut sheets to Target for PO edits

New item setup

Support deduction & spoils management in partnership with Accounts Receivable

Display and Promotion submissions & any other customer specific paperwork, with Sr National Account Manager, Target

Analytics

Co-own weekly recap emails

Owns Target POL data pulls

Analyze consumption & Target data to identify current headwinds, upcoming risk and opportunities

Track category trends and competitive activity (Target POS data & SPINS)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Business Analytics Team on item level forecast, display & promotional lifts and WOS monitoring

Partner with Operations Team on PO adjustments, as needed

Partner with Omni Marketing & eComm teams on Target’s Roundel opportunities

Partner with Accounts Receivable on Deduction & Spoils management support

Partner with Target Sr National Account Manager on stage gate (commercialization) needs

Support cross-functional collaboration on Target

Co-own the weekly internal recap and own the weekly recap to buyers

Who You Are

3-5 years of experience in strategy, planning and/or replenishment management

Forecasting tools proficiency preferred

CPG experience required

Direct Target experience is required (HQ & Brand/Broker experience is a plus)

Able to quickly grasp new concepts, multitask, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges in a fast-paced environment

Have an entrepreneurial mentality with a 'self-starter' approach

Are an adept problem solver who seeks creative solutions, with a consistent attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Can manage your workload effectively, meet deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality output, escalating early when timelines or priorities shift

Highly organized and a strong communicator with demonstrated cross-functional experience

Dependable team contributor who takes initiative, works well independently, and collaborates effectively across functions building trust-based relationships and receiving feedback

Curious and growth-oriented, actively seek out to understand how your work connects to broader team and business goals

Able to handle detailed procedures in a time-constrained environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Accountability for the quality and accuracy of your outputs

Willingness to travel 15% of the time; less if located in the Minneapolis area

Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Word

Position : Associate, Sales - Target + Aldi

Reports to : Director, Sales - Target

Location : Remote; preference given to those located in the Minneapolis area

Type : Full-Time, exempt

Salary Range Opportunity:

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 + 15% annual bonus

Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp:

Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry

Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company

In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office.

Other Perks:

Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry.

Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance.

Unlimited PTO and 15+ paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area.

Paid maternity and paternity leave.

Bi-annual total team in-person activities.

Company-wide Continual Education budget.

Unlimited snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here).

Our Commitment

Chomps is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve our mission of making nutritious food more accessible we greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which comes from diversity of all types, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for our business.

We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Chomps.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. Chomps does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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