VP, Commercial Strategy – Growth

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the multi-year growth strategy and development path for international expansion and new product categories.

• Develop and defend business cases that include market sizing, margin analysis, capital needs, and go/no-go economic evaluations.

• Prioritize and sequence investments for growth initiatives.

• Establish and lead a cross-functional stage-gate process from product concept to validated, scaled launch.

• Collaborate with teams in Marketing, Operations, Sales, Finance, Digital Transformation, and Business Development.

• Direct the go-to-market strategy for entering new markets and categories, including channel selection, pricing strategies, and partner choices.

• Act as interim P&L steward for emerging ventures until a dedicated general manager is appointed.

• Provide the CEO, President & COO, and senior leadership with insights on the health of growth initiatives compared to the plan.

• Present updates on growth strategies, capital allocation, and resource requirements to the company's board.

• Report directly to the President & COO.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in CPG with a proven track record in commercial strategy, corporate strategy, general management, or new business and venture roles, preferably in the food or beverage sector.

• Proven ownership of a new category, new channel, or international expansion from strategy development through to market launch.

• Strong understanding of consumer insights, product development, supply chain and operations, pricing strategies, and retail/channel sell-in.

• Robust financial and analytical skills, including business-case modeling, P&L literacy, and disciplined investment prioritization.

• Demonstrated capability to lead through influence within a matrix organization.

• Executive presence to collaborate with the President & COO, CEO, and board on capital and portfolio decisions.

• Experience in high-growth or founder-led environments is advantageous.

• Direct experience launching products in Canada, Mexico, or the UK, or within adjacent snacking categories, is a plus.

• Background in consulting or corporate development, along with practical in-house operational experience, is preferred.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Chomps does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30% bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K with a 6% match.

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.

• Monthly home office reimbursements.

• Opportunity to impact the food industry positively.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Chomps.

• Unlimited PTO.

• 15+ paid holidays.

• Hybrid and flexible remote work schedule.

• Chicago office available for those in the area.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Bi-annual company-wide in-person activities.

• Company-funded ongoing education budget.

• Unlimited snacks.