Kodiak is one of the fastest growing food companies that is disrupting the industry with its better-for-you breakfast and snacking options. Our journey with food began by restoring the tradition of whole grain flapjacks and adding some protein to fuel folks' adventures. In the process, we discovered that foods made closer to nature are not only fueling but taste better. So, we set out to inspire wilder, wide-open lives by feeding epic days through real breakfasts. That’s one of the reasons we’re in the scenic Rocky Mountains of Park City, Utah: to live our purpose and be close to nature.
Our mission is to become the most loved, next generation food brand, and we’re well on our way. We craft the best-selling whole grain flapjack mix in the nation along with toaster waffles, baking mixes, oatmeal, syrup, and snacking options at all major retailers. We’re expanding rapidly as our business continues to grow year-after-year and need to build our team with people that share our passion for the outdoors, bring industry experience, thrive in an entrepreneurial culture, and want to make an impact in the food space. We believe that eating real, good-for-you food, being active outdoors, and preserving nature will restore balance generations before us worked so hard to forge. We embrace the spirit of the Kodiak – a pristine wilderness with a rich ecosystem – and we rely on that spirit of the Kodiak to inspire the work we do, the food we eat, and the way we play.
Job Type: Temporary / Full-Time/ – 6–9-month coverage
Job Location: Kodiak HQ: Park City, Utah – On-Site/Hybrid or Remote
Kodiak is seeking a seasoned commercial leader to provide interim coverage for our Sr. Director, Business Development. This role will be critical in maintaining business momentum, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring continuity across sales planning, category insights, and trade management processes.
We’re looking for an experienced CPG professional who can step in quickly, bring strong analytical and leadership skills, and confidently serve as the voice of Sales across the organization. The role combines hands-on execution with the leadership of key team members to keep strategic initiatives and daily operations on track.
What will this position do?
Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Act as the voice of Sales in key inter-functional meetings, fostering alignment with Brand, Finance, Operations, and R&D.
- Ensure retailer and customer perspectives are clearly represented.
Sales & Category Planning:
- Manage integrated business planning processes, including sales inputs for forecasting and financial planning.
- Deliver timely category insights and syndicated data to leadership, ensuring decisions are grounded in market trends.
Trade Management Oversight:
- Partner with Finance and Sales to sustain visibility and accountability on trade spend.
- Support TPM process, reporting, and promotional effectiveness reviews.
Continuity in Business Development Functions:
- Oversee ongoing sales planning, category management, and trade analytics workstreams.
- Ensure deliverables and communications continue seamlessly during the coverage period.
What are we looking for?
- 10+ years of CPG experience, with deep knowledge of trade management and category insights.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior leadership.
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen; adept at translating insights into action.
- Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with syndicated data (POS/panel), Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint, and planning tools.
What else do I need to know?
This role is remote eligible, but ideally, we’d like to have someone based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah, where we have a hybrid work schedule. This temporary role offers the following benefits:
- Medical/dental/vision plans
- FSA & HSA accounts
- Life & ADD Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
- All-you-can-eat flapjacks
- Casual dress code
Recognized by Inc and Utah as one of America’s best places to work, we are known for our awesome work environment – a fun and authentic place where wins are celebrated, collaboration is king, work is balanced with life, and every individual makes a deep impact. We proactively search for ways to develop each individual along their career path here at Kodiak and beyond. We're inspired and committed to creating natural, authentic food with superior taste to fuel a healthy, active lifestyle. We feel encouraged by some of the trends in food today and believe that with a concerted effort we can make an enormous impact in building momentum for natural, better-for-you foods. We invite you to apply to join our team and leave your legacy on the future of food.
At Kodiak, we foster a truly inclusive community that encourages, supports, and celebrates what makes each of us unique. We bring our full authentic selves to work and leverage our diverse backgrounds and perspectives to create a culture of belonging that feeds epic days & wilder lives.
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