Vital Lyfe · 1 month ago
Retail Growth Manager
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expVital Lyfe is on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative desalination systems. The Retail Growth Manager will be the primary point of contact for retailers and distributors, focusing on building relationships to drive long-term growth and revenue while ensuring exceptional service delivery.
ManufacturingWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of retailers and distributors, fostering long-term retention and revenue growth
Build strong relationships to understand partner requirements, manage expectations, and identify opportunities for growth
Deliver impeccable service by efficiently acknowledging and resolving distributor and retailer issues
Collaborate with distributors, retailers, production planning, sales, and logistics to manage orders, delivery timelines, invoices, e-invoices, payments, and credits
Take full ownership of assigned accounts, ensuring forecasted revenue is realized on or ahead of schedule, and proactively align on payment schedules and risks
Identify and implement process and system enhancements to improve handoffs and execution across cross-functional teams
Evolve retail channel operations to scale the business effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business; OR high school diploma/equivalency certificate with 5+ years of professional experience
2+ years of consulting or project management experience, OR 2+ years in a customer-facing role
Knowledge or experience in retail, distribution, or sales operations
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight timelines and resource constraints
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to go beyond the apparent answers to uncover root causes and solutions
Demonstrated ability to capture and incorporate feedback from retail channel partners into actionable improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting and presenting professional presentations
Empathy, active listening, and resilience in managing partner relationships
Ability to interpret contract documents and discern requirements and deliverables
Preferred
Industry experience in water treatment technology, consumer products, or maritime
Benefits
Work on high-impact problems with global relevance
Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience
Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup
Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment
Build long-term career equity as we grow
Company
Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe is a Climatech product manufacturing firm that develops systems to produce safe drinking water from a range of natural sources.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$42.05MKey Investors
Cantos
2025-12-16Seed· $18M
2025-12-16Debt Financing· $6M
2025-08-18Undisclosed· $18.05M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Criss
Founder / CEO
Andrew Harner
Co-Founder / COO
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