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Director, Sales - Walmart
full-timeBentonville$120k - $200k

Summary

Location

Bentonville

Salary

$120k - $200k

Type

full-time

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About this role

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together. 

 

We’re looking for a Director of Sales to lead our Frozen and Shelf-Stable Asian & Dessert business at Walmart. You will oversee the customer strategy - deliver growth, identify new opportunities, and partner closely with Walmart merchants and cross-functional teams to bring our brands to life on the shelf and online.

This is a highly visible role supporting one of our most important customers and categories.

 

What you will do

  • Deliver revenue, distribution, and profitability goals for the Frozen and Shelf Stable Asian & Dessert portfolios at Walmart.
  • Build and execute annual growth strategies and joint business plans, identifying new distribution, merchandising, and category opportunities.
  • Lead Walmart customer engagement for your categories, including JBPs, line reviews, business reviews, and day-to-day collaboration with merchants  
  • Use shopper, consumer, and financial insights to build fact-based recommendations and guide promotions, and ROI decisions.
  • Partner across internal teams like Category, Marketing, RGM, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and DSD to deliver aligned, high impact customer plans across instore and omnichannel.
  • Monitor performance and manage key projects, ensuring strong execution, supply chain alignment (forecasting, service, OTIF), and on time delivery of business priorities.
  • Travel as needed (approximately 10%)

What we look for

  • 7+ years of CPG sales experience working directly with Walmart (Frozen experience preferred).
  • Proven success growing categories delivering financial targets and expanding distribution.
  • Strong understanding of Walmart’s systems, processes, and tools
  • High level of comfort using data to build stories, make decisions, and influence senior-level customers.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and lead initiatives end-to-end as an individual contributor.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

 

 

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $200,000 annually, with eligibility for a 30% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

 

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected].

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: Minimum of 10 years related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Competent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Basic understanding offinancial/business/marketing requirements. Lead change efforts for the business. Provides leadership and humanresource management to staff. Develops and monitors relationships with store level regional/national accounts. Ableto work within budget. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate across multiple teammembers and groups.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Other facts

Tech stack
Sales Experience,Customer Strategy,Revenue Growth,Distribution Expansion,Data Analysis,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Project Management,Financial Insights,Category Management,Merchandising,Promotions,Supply Chain Alignment,Communication Skills,Leadership,Problem Solving,Walmart Systems Knowledge

About Schwan's Company

As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent.

Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1952

What you'll do

  • The Director of Sales will oversee the customer strategy for the Frozen and Shelf-Stable Asian & Dessert business at Walmart, focusing on revenue, distribution, and profitability goals. This role involves building annual growth strategies and collaborating with Walmart merchants and internal teams to enhance brand presence both in-store and online.

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As a Director, Sales - Walmart at Schwan's Company, you will: the Director of Sales will oversee the customer strategy for the Frozen and Shelf-Stable Asian & Dessert business at Walmart, focusing on revenue, distribution, and profitability goals. This role involves building annual growth strategies and collaborating with Walmart merchants and internal teams to enhance brand presence both in-store and online..

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Schwan's Company is a leading Food and Beverage Manufacturing company. The Director, Sales - Walmart role offers competitive compensation.

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