What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of National Retail & Restaurant Accounts position at Ajulia Executive Search?
Responsibilities
- Shapes and executes national retail strategy focused on growth, innovation, and customer experience
- Manages executive‑level relationships with major national restaurant chains, driving joint business planning and long‑term partnership success
- Leverages deep industry relationships and operational insight to influence client engagement and commercial outcomes
- Leads and develops a high‑performing account team, fostering accountability, agility, and excellence
- Drives revenue through strategic negotiation, cross‑functional collaboration, data‑driven forecasting, and staying ahead of market and consumer trends
Qualifications
- Holds a bachelor's degree in business or marketing, with an MBA preferred
- Brings over a decade of progressive experience in retail sales, account management, and commercial leadership
- Demonstrates a strong track record managing major national retail accounts and driving significant revenue
- Excels in negotiation, communication, relationship building, and leading high‑performing teams
- Uses data-driven analysis to make decisions and performs well in fast‑moving, dynamic environments
Salary: $175k-$225k
Ask for: Aarti Manchanda
Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements
Salary : $175,000 - $225,000