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General information
All posting locations: n/a, pennsylvania, united states of america
Job function: 01 - sales
Department: 01 - 04 - field sales
Date published: 13-may-2022
Job type: regular
Description & requirements
The customer sales manager (csm) is responsible for the specific category selling efforts with their customer as a member of the customer business team (cbt)The csm leads their categories and responsibilities optimally as the liaison between kraft heinz and the customer’s hq teamOwning all selling activities- the csm aims to deliver revenue and share objectives- pursue business strategies to of growth- provides category management expertise- and ensures that coordinated cross-functional sales value is delivered to the customer through implementation of the sales plan and shelving objectives.
Due to customer connectivity- we require this position to be located in the missouri- illinois- indiana- tennessee- or arkansas area.
Primary responsibilities
Effectively partner with the customer- building rapport at all levels to fully understand their business- the marketplace- and affect positive business growth
Achieve new item authorization goals- distribution goals- & base business objectives: revenue and share growth- authorizations- distribution- optimal shelving
Leading implementation of space management projects
Achieve promotional revenue objectives by tactic- price point- drive period & selling event while effectively implementing kraft heinz pricing strategies for owned categories
Work with retail team to effectively lead retail execution of all assigned category objectives
Maintain files and business documentation to thoroughly detail business transactions
Cross functional collaboration with other kraft heinz teams
Qualifications
3 + years of experience in customer management- account management- and/or retail sales management- preferably for a cpg company
Strong sales background with an excellent understanding of business processes and category management
Experience in applying a customer-first mentality for effective customer management and selling to achieve objectives
Ability to work independently and within a cbt framework to plan- organize and set/achieve priorities
Polished interpersonal skills (written- verbal- presentation)
Proficient in microsoft office programs
Strong analytical skills; use and understanding of syndicated data; develop comprehensive business plans by analyzing category and brand performance and influences customer to achieve category objectives.
Willing to travel 10-20% out of the area
#li-location:
Chicago- il; stLouis- missouri; indianapolis- in; nashville- tennessee; kansas city- missouri; rogers- arkansas
#li-remote
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Employee`s home - geo
Equal opportunity employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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