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We are always looking for great CPG people.

Honey Bee Brands hires merchandisers, account managers and brokerage sales partners. Every role requires 5+ years of CPG retail experience, we are not a training ground for the fundamentals, and our clients feel the difference.

Now Actively Hiring

CPG Brokerage

CPG Account Manager

Retail and distributor accounts (KeHE, UNFI, Core-Mark and regional partners) | Remote | Independent contractor (1099) | Full-time hours

If you've spent years in consumer packaged goods, working retail buyers, brokers and distributors, this is the role.

Honey Bee Brands is a small CPG retail growth team. We run retail and distributor accounts for emerging food, beverage, health and beauty, and household brands. You would own a portfolio of those brands, from the first buyer pitch to the deduction dispute that shows up eight months later.

This is not a sales rep job in a software company, an accounting seat, or a real estate role. If your experience is outside CPG, please don't apply. We read every resume ourselves.

What you'll do

  • Run day-to-day relationships with retail buyers, category managers and distributor reps at KeHE, UNFI, Core-Mark and regional partners
  • Build account plans, prepare line reviews and get new item and promo submissions in on time
  • Watch trade spend, chargebacks and deductions, and fix pricing or margin problems before they eat a brand's profit
  • Track velocity and distribution, then explain what the numbers mean to founders in plain English
  • Work with brand owners on forecasts, inventory and promo calendars
  • Keep clean records in our CRM and brand planners so nothing lives only in your head

What you bring

  • At least 5 years in CPG, on the brand, broker, distributor or retail side
  • Hands-on experience with KeHE, UNFI or similar, including portals, promo programs and deductions
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills and Google Workspace. Zoho CRM is a plus
  • Strong writing and phone skills with buyers who are busy and sometimes blunt
  • A habit of following up until the thing is actually done
  • The ability to work on your own without being managed

The setup: Remote, independent contractor, full-time hours, with Friday reserved for team training and catch-up. Compensation details are shared with qualified candidates.

How to apply: Send your resume and two or three sentences about a retailer or distributor problem you solved. No cover letter needed.

CPG Brokerage

Retail Merchandiser

Part-time / ContractField, multiple U.S. markets

Own the shelf. Merchandisers are our eyes in the store, resetting sections, placing displays, fixing out-of-stocks and reporting what is really happening at retail.

What you will do

  • Complete scheduled store visits across natural, conventional and club accounts
  • Reset shelves, build displays and secure incremental placements
  • Audit pricing, tags, planogram compliance and out-of-stocks
  • Photograph and report conditions with clear, timely store recaps
  • Build working relationships with department and store managers

What we require

  • 5+ years CPG retail experience (merchandising, reset teams or store management)
  • Reliable transportation and comfort with physical merchandising work
  • Strong photo/reporting discipline and same-day follow-through
  • Familiarity with retailer reset and display approval processes

CPG Brokerage

Broker / Sales Partner (CPG Brokerage)

Contract / CommissionRemote (U.S.), region-based

Established brokerage professionals with live buyer relationships who want to represent a curated portfolio of emerging brands alongside our team.

What you will do

  • Open and grow retailer accounts within your region and channels
  • Present our brand portfolio in buyer meetings and category reviews
  • Coordinate with distributors on onboarding, promo and fill rate issues
  • Report pipeline activity and buyer feedback into our CRM

What we require

  • 5+ years CPG brokerage or retail sales experience
  • Current, verifiable buyer relationships in one or more channels
  • Track record of landing and maintaining retail distribution
  • Self-directed, organized and comfortable with commission structures

Do not see your role?

If you have 5+ years in CPG retail and think you belong on this team, send your resume and a short note about the brands and retailers you have worked with.

Email info@hbabrands.com