Trade Manager, RGM - NA

Job Description

Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic groundbreaking brands. In this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

Were seeking a Trade Optimization Manager to support our Publix and Wakefern sales teams. This position is an indispensable partner with our external sales teams along with internal crossfunctional colleagues including Sales Capabilities Sales Planning and BU Revenue Growth Management (RGM). You will provide impactful analysis to deliver strategic trade efficiency/effectiveness recommendations to improve business results and drive bestinclass trade management. You will balance every day and promotional spending to optimize positioning vs. competition and evaluate customer profitability. You are a key player in the development of analytics and insights to inform price/pack incentive structures promotional strategies by PPG and expert at communicating recommendations and influencing implementation.

Role Location: Chicago IL or Neenah WI

In this role you will:

• Optimize Customer Plans within the Brands guidance and strategic trade investment:

  • Suggested retail pricing list prices retailer margin & discount curves

  • Promotion Strategy by brand/PPG (depth frequency duration copromotion partners promotion structure)

  • Retail strategies and preferred tactics

• Support Customer Plan recommendations with analysis of category competitor customer & consumer

• Understand Channel pricing relationships and develop solutions to reduce channel conflict

• Leverage and build learnings and methodologies to develop an organic and sustainable trade architecture and facilitate ongoing trade optimization.

• Support delivery of in year financials driving gap management actions within promotion

• Actively participates in the development of new solutions moving the organization forward in capabilities

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. KimberlyClark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the world. In fact millions of people use KimberlyClark products every day. We know these amazing KimberlyClark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At KimberlyClark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at KimberlyClark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.
You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At KimberlyClark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team youll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in business or other discipline that requires quantitative knowledge. Masters degree a plus.

• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience with a demonstrated track record of leadership and sustained success across multicategory CPG companies. RGM or RGMrelated experience preferred.

• Demonstrated Performance:

  • Ability to proficiently conduct business and data analyses with datadriven recommendations for improvements and advancements.

  • Ability to create persuasive professional analyses presentations incorporating data relevant insights and information.

  • Ability to understand and react to most recent market trends.

  • Ability to assess business views strategically.

  • High degree of proficiency with current analytical tools available in the market.

  • Experience working across a broad range of RGM levers (pack price promo mix innovation etc.) but specifically Promotion Optimization.

• Strong Analytical skills: Exceptional analytical skills including ability to proactively outline approach & fact base required for a business problem or opportunity.

• Strategic Thinking: Strong conceptual thinking skills and advanced understanding of trade management strategies

• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to actively participate in group discussions with individuals from various functions within the organization.

• Leadership skills:Strength in bringing together multiple functions to achieve results and drive recommendations.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for KimberlyClark. For a complete overview see .

Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or preexisting condition restrictions. Access to an onsite fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for highquality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness injury or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education adopt a child relocate or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime please check out the careers website.

And finally the fine print.

For KimberlyClark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to KimberlyClark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of prescreening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $123000 $150000 USD

At KimberlyClark pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve thrive and grow. Along with base pay this position is eligible for overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits suite including our 401(k) and ProfitSharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as location role skills performance and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

KimberlyClark will support incountry relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of KimberlyClarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at KimberlyClarks sole discretion.

#LIHybrid