About the role

We're hiring an Account Manager, Natural to own and scale Grüns Natural channel business across Sprouts, Whole Foods Market, Fresh Thyme, and Natural Independents. This role is critical as we deepen existing partnerships, forge new ones, expand distribution, drive innovation placement, and build a scalable, profitable Natural channel revenue engine.

You'll serve as the dedicated business owner for these accounts — leading strategy, execution, performance, and relationships end-to-end. Beyond maintaining the business, this role is responsible for elevating buyer conversations from transactional updates to insight-driven growth strategies, identifying whitespace, and developing retailer-specific playbooks that drive contribution margin and long-term partnership strength.

This role is part of our remote HQ! We have a fully remote, high-trust work environment - and also come together on a biannual basis for amazing off-sites where we can connect IRL.  This role also requires travel, up to 30% to support key retail partners and business priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Own the Natural channel end-to-end — full accountability for strategy, execution, P&L, and results across Sprouts, WFM, Fresh Thyme, and Natural Independents.
• Lead buyer relationships across all accounts, driving strategic alignment and a consistent monthly business review cadence.
• Deliver flawless launches on-time and in-full — merchandising strategy, promotional plans, marketing alignment, and operational readiness.
• Own promo planning and post-event analysis, optimizing cadence, depth, and mechanics to maximize contribution margin at each retailer.
• Build a continuous pipeline of incremental opportunities: void closures, distribution expansion, secondary placements, always-on displays, and LTOs.
• Develop retailer-specific playbooks across displays, promo, and innovation — managing UNFI/KeHE relationships to optimize cost-to-serve.
• Map and prioritize Natural Independent accounts by revenue potential and strategic fit, building scalable onboarding playbooks to drive incremental distribution.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, CPFR, Finance, Marketing, and Analytics on forecasting, OTIF, display compliance, and EDI.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 5+ years of CPG sales experience, with at least 2 years calling on Sprouts or Whole Foods Market.
• Deeply understands Natural channel economics — UNFI/KeHE dynamics, merchant strategies, distributor vs. direct models, and the cost-to-serve implications of each.
• Has a proven track record of expanding door counts, executing off-shelf programs, and successfully launching new items in complex Natural retail environments.
• Is fluent in margin math, manages trade spend with discipline, and knows how to negotiate slotting, display fees, and promo terms to protect contribution margin.
• Synthesizes SPINS Natural channel data, panel data, and retailer portal data into compelling sell-in stories and opportunity pipelines.
• Has experience working with and through broker partners — understanding how to hold them accountable, when to lean on them, and when to pursue a direct model.
• Is proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides, with the ability to build models, dashboards, and persuasive presentations.
• Thrives in a startup environment — comfortable with ambiguity, builds process where none exists, and doesn't wait to be told what to do.

Approach to the role:

• Acts like an owner, not an account manager — fully accountable for P&L, relationships, and execution.
• Brings a strategic lens with hands-on follow-through, moving easily between planning and doing.
• A confident negotiator who advocates for what’s right for the business.
• Curious, resourceful, and disciplined — tests fast, learns quickly, and kills low-impact work early.
• Passionate about health and nutrition, motivated by building meaningful brand presence in the right places.
• Embodies a “nothing is below me” mindset — willing to do whatever it takes to win.

To Apply: 

Please enter your info and share a bit about yourself with us below. We ask that you do not use Chat GPT or similar tools to answer these questions, as it is our hope to genuinely get to know you and the way you communicate and think! We do love integrating these tools into our work though, and you’ll hear plenty more about that if you join us.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Grüns, we're committed to providing a competitive total compensation package — grounded in market data that considers our size, stage, industry, and location. For this role, the base salary range is $120,000-$140,000 depending on experience, paired with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our team.

About the role

Grüns retail is scaling fast, and we're looking for a sharp CPFR Sr. Analyst to optimize supply chain performance and strengthen our relationships with key retail partners. This is a build role: you're establishing CPFR infrastructure for the Drug channel from the ground up, directly owning retailer relationships and day-to-day execution - with clear line-of-sight impact on some of the most important launches in Grüns' history. As we continue to expand across retail, so will your scope.

This role is part of our remote HQ! We have a fully remote, high-trust work environment - and also come together on a biannual basis for amazing off-sites where we can connect IRL. 

In this role, you will:

• Own end-to-end forecasting and replenishment for the Drug channel (CVS, Walgreens), including weekly demand planning, inventory monitoring, and retailer collaboration
• Serve as Grüns' primary point of contact with CVS and Walgreens inventory teams - building and managing bi-weekly cadence calls and owning the retailer relationship directly
• Establish a store audit and execution process - ensuring best-in-class store coverage at launch and driving swift issue resolution
• Monitor retailer POS and external forecast accuracy, flagging variances and leading root cause analysis when metrics drift
• Lead pre and post-analysis on all promotional activity to quantify lift, identify forecast gaps, and sharpen future planning
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Ops, and Analytics to align internal production plans with external retailer demand
• Expand CPFR coverage across additional retail channels as the business scales beyond Drug

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 2–4 years of experience in CPFR, demand planning, replenishment, or supply chain - with direct exposure to major retail accounts
• Has a track record of owning external retailer relationships directly - influencing replenishment decisions, managing forecast adjustments, and driving execution with retailer inventory teams
• Is proficient in Excel and Google Sheets, and comfortable building reporting and planning infrastructure in lean, scrappy environments
• Has managed forecasting at the retailer/SKU level and can speak to specific forecast accuracy metrics they've owned
• Has experience supporting or owning a retail launch - not just steady-state replenishment, but the execution demands of a new distribution set
• Drug channel experience (CVS, Walgreens) is a plus, particularly familiarity with their inventory systems and portals
• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related field

Approach to the role:

• On-shelf availability is non-negotiable for you - you monitor, flag, and act before a stockout has a chance to land
• You're high-agency - you don't wait to be told there's a problem, you build the systems that surface problems before they happen
• You communicate complex supply chain data clearly to retail partners and internal stakeholders alike - you know how to translate a forecast variance into a story with an action plan
• You're energized by ambiguity and early-stage build work - the fact that the playbook doesn't exist yet is an opportunity, not a blocker
• You're already thinking about how AI tools can extend your bandwidth and make your forecasting and reporting sharper

To Apply: 

Please enter your info and share a bit about yourself with us below. We ask that you do not use Chat GPT or similar tools to answer these questions, as it is our hope to genuinely get to know you and the way you communicate and think! We do love integrating these tools into our work though, and you’ll hear plenty more about that if you join us.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Grüns, we're committed to providing a competitive total compensation package — grounded in market data that considers our size, stage, industry, and location. For this role, the base salary range is $110,000 - $125,000 depending on experience, paired with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our team.

About the role

As our Director of Sales, Target & Drug, you'll drive our expansion and growth efforts across Target and Drug - owning the commercial strategy end-to-end, managing the P&L, elevating senior buyer relationships, and developing the team executing beneath you. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the center of Grüns' retail growth, partnering closely with marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain to deliver sustainable, profitable results. You'll report directly to the Chief Sales Officer.

This role is part of our remote HQ! We have a fully remote, high-trust work environment - and also come together on a biannual basis for amazing off-sites where we can connect IRL. We have a strong preference for candidates based in or near the Minneapolis metro area, as this role involves monthly travel to key retailer markets.

In this role, you will:

• Own the commercial strategy across Target and Drug - setting direction, investment priorities, and go-to-market approach across both channels simultaneously
• Hold full P&L accountability - managing trade investment, promotional ROI, and margin discipline, and setting the financial standard the team operates within
• Lead, coach, and develop two direct reports into independently excellent, commercially sharp account leaders
• Own and elevate senior buyer relationships at Target, CVS, and Walgreens
• Build and maintain end-to-end operating infrastructure for both channels - promo grids, key date calendars, SKU setup, execution standards - and drive cross-functional cadences that eliminate reactive decision-making
• Surface cross-channel insights and build a continuous pipeline of incremental opportunity across items, placements, features, and category expansion
• Serve as the strategic owner of the broker relationship at Target

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 10+ years of CPG sales experience with direct headquarters-level management of Target and drug channel (CVS/Walgreens)
• Has held full P&L accountability across major retail accounts - track record of owning trade investment, promo ROI, and margin discipline at scale
• Has directly managed and developed account-level direct reports in a CPG sales org, with concrete examples of raising the commercial bar on their team
• Has a deep command of Target's merchant structure, multi-buyer architecture, JBP process, and vendor expectations
• Is proficient with Target systems (POL, Roundel), Drug retailer platforms (STIBO, VFM, ExtraCare), and syndicated data tools (SPINS, Nielsen, IRI, Numerator)
• Builds sharp financial models and senior-level presentations without a support team behind them

Approach to the role:

• Thinks and operates like a CEO - owns strategy, execution, relationships, and outcomes end-to-end, across two channels at once
• Develops others without lowering standards - holds the team accountable while genuinely investing in their growth
• Translates complex data into compelling narratives for buyers, leadership, and cross-functional partners
• A fierce negotiator - defends margin, pushes back when it matters, and never caves to retailer pressure without the math to back it up
• Deeply retailer-obsessed - understands the structures, rhythms, and merchant mindsets at both Target and Drug; anticipates needs before they're voiced
• Humble and hands-on - equally comfortable in a buyer meeting at Target HQ and pulling store audit data
• Driven by Grüns' mission - brings genuine passion for health and nutrition to every buyer conversation and retail touchpoint

To Apply: 

Please enter your info and share a bit about yourself with us below. We ask that you do not use Chat GPT or similar tools to answer these questions, as it is our hope to genuinely get to know you and the way you communicate and think! We do love integrating these tools into our work though, and you’ll hear plenty more about that if you join us.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Grüns, we're committed to providing a competitive total compensation package — grounded in market data that considers our size, stage, industry, and location. For this role, the base salary range is $160,000-$200,000 depending on experience, paired with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our team.

About the role

We’re hiring an Account Manager, Alternative & Specialty Channel to build and scale Grüns’ alternative sales channels beyond traditional big box retail. This role is responsible for owning strategy, execution, and relationships across specialty, wellness, B2B, and other non-traditional channels that drive incremental revenue, brand credibility, and long-term optionality.

You’ll act as the dedicated business owner for the Alt & Specialty channel, identifying where we can win on product differentiation, margin structure, and brand fit — and moving quickly from hypothesis to execution.

This role is part of our remote HQ! We have a fully remote, high-trust work environment - and also come together on a biannual basis for amazing off-sites where we can connect IRL. This role also requires monthly travel to support key retail partners and business priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Own the Alternative & Specialty channel end-to-end, acting as the primary point of accountability for strategy, execution, performance, and relationships.
• Identify, validate, and prioritize non-traditional sales channels including specialty retail, wellness, B2B, travel, military, beauty, sporting goods, and indie retail.
• Build and maintain a 12–18 month channel roadmap, sizing opportunities and ranking them by revenue potential, margin, strategic fit, and scalability.
• Establish a monthly sales and performance cadence, delivering clear updates, insights, and forward-looking opportunities to leadership.
• Own and scale Faire Wholesale, driving new retailer acquisition, repeat purchase, promo strategy, and product visibility.
• Develop and execute promo plans and calendars that are efficient, on-brand, and margin-aware.
• Standardize pricing, promos, and terms wherever possible, treating one-off deals as the exception.
• Build CRM structure and playbooks to track pipeline health, velocity, and ROI — making the channel easier to scale over time.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 5+ years of CPG sales experience, with direct ownership of multiple accounts (buyers, brokers, merchandising, operations).
• Brings a strong understanding of specialty and alternative channel economics, merchant strategies, and vendor expectations.
• Has a proven track record expanding distribution, door counts, and off-shelf programs (features, endcaps, promos).
• Is highly analytical and comfortable translating data into clear, compelling sell-in stories and internal recommendations.
• Is fluent in Excel/Sheets and presentation tools, with experience building models, dashboards, and sales materials.
• Has hands-on experience with Faire Wholesale.

Approach to the role:

• Acts like an owner, not an account manager — fully accountable for P&L, relationships, and execution.
• Brings a strategic lens with hands-on follow-through, moving easily between planning and doing.
• A confident negotiator who advocates for what’s right for the business.
• Curious, resourceful, and disciplined — tests fast, learns quickly, and kills low-impact work early.
• Passionate about health and nutrition, motivated by building meaningful brand presence in the right places.
• Embodies a “nothing is below me” mindset — willing to do whatever it takes to win.

To Apply: 

Please enter your info and share a bit about yourself with us below. We ask that you do not use Chat GPT or similar tools to answer these questions, as it is our hope to genuinely get to know you and the way you communicate and think! We do love integrating these tools into our work though, and you’ll hear plenty more about that if you join us.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Grüns, we're committed to providing a competitive total compensation package — grounded in market data that considers our size, stage, industry, and location. For this role, the base salary range is $120,000-$140,000 depending on experience, paired with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our team.