Botanic Tonics · 13 hours ago
Market Development Manager (Chicagoland)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBotanic Tonics is seeking a high-energy, highly motivated Market Development Manager to drive national growth. The role involves identifying and developing new markets, securing retail partnerships, and serving as a brand ambassador in new markets.
Food and BeveragePersonal HealthWellness
Responsibilities
Partner with Director Sales to identify key regions with high concentrations of new account opportunities
Secure new retail partnerships, with a focus on independent and small-chain convenience stores
Open accounts with excellence in merchandising
Serve as the frontline brand ambassador in new markets—owning the first impression and initial sales cycle
Work cross-functionally to ensure a smooth handoff of newly opened accounts to local DSD partner for ongoing support
Track and report on sales performance, market feedback, and competitive insights from the field
Support marketing activations and sampling events with your market/region
Qualification
Required
A passionate, self-driven sales professional with a proven track record of success in field sales, ideally within the convenience retail space
5+ years of CPG sales experience; strong preference for those with knowledge of DSD systems and convenience retail dynamics
Exceptional at building relationships quickly—whether with store owners, distributor reps, or regional partners
Comfortable working independently and traveling frequently (90–100%)
Entrepreneurial mindset—you're energized by creating something from nothing
Strong communicator, highly organized, and goal-oriented
Company
Botanic Tonics
Botanic Tonics provides a plant-based herbal supplement drink.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25M2024-11-21Series Unknown· $25M
2021-09-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Dave Harper
Co-Founder
Sandro Starna
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-27
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