Counter Culture Coffee is seeking a Vice President of Sales to join their team in Durham, NC. The role involves driving disciplined, profitable growth across Grocery, Wholesale, and Foodservice while leading enterprise sales strategy and building a high-performing team.
About the Role
As the Vice President of Sales, you will be responsible for developing and executing a multi-year sales strategy, managing a high-performing sales organization, and building strong relationships with key customers. You will also oversee sales operations, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategy and execution.
About You
Required:
15+ years of progressive CPG commercial leadership experience, including significant Grocery Retail exposure.
Proven record of scaling revenue and improving margin through pricing, trade, and account strategy.
Demonstrated success leading teams across multiple sales channels (Grocery, Wholesale, Foodservice).
Strong capabilities in strategic planning, negotiation, account management, and demand forecasting.
Excellent communication and executive presence with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred:
Food and beverage brand experience.
Experience operating as a challenger brand in competitive categories.
Exposure to broker/distributor network optimization.
Benefits
Group health (medical, dental, and vision) available the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and for Dependent Care.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance.
Wellness Benefits.
401(k) program.
Paid time off.
Eight company holidays.
Stock Option Plan.
A Stake in the Outcome.
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