Field Execution Manager, La Colombe (Chicago/Kansas City)

La Colombe’s Field Execution Team brings the vision of the La Colombe brand to life in-store. We’re a dedicated team. And it’s easy to be dedicated when you’re a part of something much bigger than yourself. We’ve got an insatiable appetite for making a difference for our customers and the consumer by delivering the world’s best Ready-to-Drink Coffee within arm’s reach of the customer, no matter where they are.

The Field Execution Manager plays a pivotal role in leading & scaling our in-store presence by managing a team of Field Execution Specialist. This leader will set the standard for excellence in execution, coach & develop our people, and drive collaboration with distribution partners to expand La Colombe’s visibility & impact across markets. 

The responsibilities of this position include:

Leadership & Development
•    Lead, coach & develop a team of field execution specialists to consistently drive best in class store execution
•    Build & contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, & continuous learning that aligns with La Colombe’s mission & values
•    Provide in market training, ride alongs, & performance feedback to grow in store selling, merchandising & relationship building skills.
•    Empower the team to share best practices & field insights to become internal voice of the customer
Execution
•    Oversee timely execution of sales programs & promotional activity across assigned markets
•    Partner closely with distributor leadership (District Sales Managers) to ensure compliance with La Colombe distribution, pricing, promo & POG standards
•    Influence distributor performance by holding partners accountable to agreed upon milestones & execution goals
•    Drive incremental selling opportunities through guidance on identifying, negotiating & securing additional space, display & distribution
Market & Business Growth
•    Own regional & field execution plans ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while tailoring to local market needs
•    Utilize data & team reporting to track execution quality, identify gaps, and deliver insights back to sales & leadership teams
•    Partner cross functionally with brand, sales, & operations to maximize La Colombe’s impact in market
•    Act as a visible brand ambassador in the field, building strong relationships with retailers, distribution partners & consumers

The requirements of this position include:
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2-4 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience 
•    2+ years of management experience within CPG managing people in field sales, merchandising or retail execution teams
•    Proven ability to coach, motivate, & develop talent in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
•    Strong selling & influencing skills with a track record of driving in store results through distributor and retailer partnerships
•    Strong organizational & time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple markets & priorities simultaneously
•    Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; able to clearly articulate field insights cross functionally & to leadership
•    Entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the F&B, and commitment to La Colombe mission & values
•    Must have personal vehicle with valid driver’s license & excellent driving record; ability to travel up to 40% of time including occasional weekend
•    Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling to execute in store at times

About Us 

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

  
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. 

For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

Compensation Range: $88,000.00 - $132,000.00, plus bonus.