Zone Manager Retail Operations Retail Sales (Naperville, IL Grand Rapids, MI)

ZONE MANAGER - RETAIL OPERATIONS - RETAIL SALES (NAPERVILLE IL / GRAND RAPIDS MI)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlantersSkippySPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Justins Wholly HormelBlack Label ColumbusJennie-Oand more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Retail Zone Manager plays a critical role in executing our DSMPs (Distribution Shelving Merchandising and Pricing). This individual will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure strategic alignment and execution at the retail level. The role requires strong leadership analytical skills and the ability to manage communication across multiple retail touchpoints.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Hormel headquarters selling team and the retail selling team to optimize execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to leverage their expertise to deliver best in class retail execution.
• Manage third-party retail selling teams including selection training motivation and performance management.
• Track retail performance through various reporting platforms at the store/SKU level to support execution planning.
• Support all aspects of the retail selling process including:
  • Lead market evaluations and resulting action plans.
  • Measure compliance of merchandising plans.
  • Manage POP (Point of Purchase) execution in stores.
  • Planning and execution of retail surge projects.
  • Setting and evaluating third-party broker goals to support major initiatives.
  • Gathering and sharing market intelligence on competition pricing and new product launches.
  • Creating retail solutions and building rapport with customers at all levels.
  • Presenting at district and regional sales meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
• Pattern of initiative.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Strong persuasive skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Applicants must not now or at any time in the future require sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred:

• Experience managing third-party teams and broker relationships

LOCATION:Naperville IL / Grand Rapids MI

A comprehensive relocation package to the Naperville IL / Grand Rapids MI areas will be offered if required.

At Hormel Foods base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Zone Manager Retail Operations Retail Sales role is between$82800 -$115925 per year and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.

BENEFITS:Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision coveragediscretionary annual merit increases bonuses and profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan relocation assistance paid time off company car free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:10% of the time

For immediate consideration apply online at: Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support understanding and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.