Overview

Our client is a leading global iconic consumer products company experiencing strong, consistent growth seeking a General Manager – Target Team to lead one of their most important retail partnerships. This high-visibility role is based in Minneapolis, MN, and will be focused on driving growth and expanding market presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Target business unit with full P&L responsibility.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships to drive sales and distribution.
• Manage and develop a team of direct reports.
• Create and execute Joint Business Plans aligning company and retailer strategies.
• Drive fact-based selling, analytics, and e-commerce growth.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver seamless execution and expand into new categories.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an MBA preferred and 10+ years in sales/account management, ideally in CPG with 5+ years Target leadership experience.
• Proven success managing large-scale P&L
• Hands-on leadership skills with experience coaching and mentoring teams.
• Hunter mentality with a strong growth focus, paired with exceptional analytical, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Based in Minneapolis, MN or open to relocation.

About BrainWorks

BrainWorks specializes in placing top-tier talent that drives results in the Consumer Products Industry. Our dedicated Consumer Products Practice connects mid-to-senior level executives with companies ranging from Fortune 10 leaders to top regional and national firms. We place exceptional candidates in key roles, including CEOs, CMOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Senior Managers across various job functions. Our recruiters bring deep expertise in the latest trends and challenges shaping the consumer products space, ensuring we deliver talent that makes an impact.

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Industries

• Arts and Crafts
• Wholesale
• Consumer Goods

Job ID: 43739868846

Category: Consumer Products

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail Art Supplies, Wholesale, and Manufacturing