ForceBrands

About the Company

ForceBrands is the preferred strategic talent partner and recognized thought leader for identifying C-Suite, executive, and top-tier professional talent for the consumer ecosystem. Our hiring solutions, Executive Search, Professional Recruitment, and a consumer industry job board, provide a consultative experience, helping more than 3,000 consumer-focused brands and organizations connect with talent that makes an impact. Our consumer-focused specialization, unrivaled network, and functional expertise keep Force at the forefront of building and elevating companies and the people we serve. Our consumer industry practices include food, beverage, beauty, wellness, longevity, personal care, vitamins, supplements, pets, cannabis, consumer tech, fashion, tech, home, luxury goods, and lifestyle. We're proud to partner with consumer category leaders: Vital Proteins, Spindrift, AB InBev, Magic Spoon, Central Pet & Garden, Stateside, Mondelez, NotCo, Campari, Pernod Ricard, RNDC, Bowery Farming, Hu, Congo Brands, HopWTR. A positive force to go hire | Follow @ForceBrands

Listed Jobs

Company Name

ForceBrands

Job Title

National Sales Director

Job Description

**Job Title** National Sales Director – US Retail Expansion **Role Summary** Lead and execute a national retail expansion strategy for a plant‑based protein and supplements brand across natural and grocery channels in the United States. Own account development, sell‑in and velocity initiatives, broker and distributor relationships, and build the U.S. retail function from scratch while aligning with digital demand generation. **Expectations** - Grow U.S. revenue beyond the current ~$10 M by unlocking significant white space. - Open and manage new national and regional retail accounts (natural and grocery). - Achieve sell‑in, sell‑through, and velocity targets for new and existing accounts. - Operate independently in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, serving as the primary retail driver. - Integrate retail programming with broader digital campaigns to maximize demand. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and implement a comprehensive U.S. retail expansion plan. - Prospect and secure new national retail accounts, focusing on natural channel growth. - Own sell‑in strategy, promotional planning, and velocity‑driving initiatives. - Manage broker and distributor relationships, ensuring alignment with company objectives. - Build the U.S. retail organization, hiring and developing a high‑performance team. - Collaborate with digital teams to align retail tactics with demand‑generation efforts. **Required Skills** - Proven hunter with a track record of opening national natural accounts. - Deep knowledge of protein, supplements, VMS, or broader wellness categories. - Strategic retail mindset, not solely transactional. - Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic, growth‑focused environment. - Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills. - Data‑driven decision making and proficiency with retail analytics tools. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field. - (Optional) Professional sales or retail certifications (e.g., Certified Retail Sales Professional).

United states

Remote

10-03-2026

Company Name

ForceBrands

Job Title

Executive Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant Role Summary: Provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President/General Manager, facilitating day‑to‑day operations, managing a complex global calendar, coordinating cross‑functional meetings, and driving efficient execution of leadership priorities. Expectations: • Demonstrate ownership and initiative in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. • Maintain discretion, professionalism, and strong communication with senior stakeholders across multiple time zones. • Adapt quickly to evolving priorities and a transitioning work model (remote to hybrid). Key Responsibilities: • Manage and optimize a dual‑time‑zone calendar (US & UK) for the VP/GM. • Schedule, coordinate, and follow‑up on meetings with cross‑functional and global stakeholders. • Organize end‑to‑end travel logistics (flights, accommodations, itineraries). • Prepare presentation materials and support key business initiatives. • Anticipate executive needs, proactively address issues, and drive timely execution of tasks. Required Skills: • 3+ years of executive or personal assistant experience. • Advanced organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities. • Proficiency with calendar, email, travel, and presentation tools. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Discretion, professionalism, and resourcefulness in a high‑growth startup setting. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Austin, United states

Remote

Junior

17-03-2026