Customer Sales Manager-GWA

Job Description

Job Purpose

Here at Kraft Heinz our US Sales team aspires to be an Indispensable Partner with a Growth and Winning Mindset acutely focused on Superior Execution every day. This is our guiding compass to grow something great and make life delicious!

This Customer Sales Manager (CSM) position perfectly embodies that ambition as you will own & be responsible for FBD BU selling execution of $40M net revenue across Streamlined Regional Accounts (13) as a vital member of the Customer Business Team (CBT). The CSM serves as the liaison between Kraft Heinz and the Regional Accounts buying teams leading all selling activities & driving efforts tied to improving our gross margin & market share. The CSM aims to deliver revenue and share objectives pursue business strategies to of growth provide category management expertise and ensure that coordinated cross-functional sales value is delivered to the customer through implementation of the sales plan and shelving objectives.

Primary customers include Associated Grocers of New England Marcs Heinens and Winkler.

Essential Functions & 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
• Financial trade management including maintaining files and documentation for all business transactions
• Actively seek new ways to grow the business profitably leveraging a growth mindset
• Understand the competitive landscape and bring forth ideas and opportunities to internal partners

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Experience in account management analyst supply chain and/or retail sales management for a CPG company
• Proven skills embodying a customer-first mentality for effective customer management and selling to achieve objectives
• Trusted to work autonomously within Kraft Heinz framework to plan organize and set/achieve priorities
• Clear examples of exhibiting polished interpersonal skills (written verbal and presentation) with potential to negotiate and influence effectively
• Tested proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and proprietary Sales systems such as IRI Spark etc
• Clear examples of exhibiting strong analytical skills; Has the ability & experience using syndicated and/or ambiguous data to 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 as needed

Work Environment & Schedule

• This position is considered a Remote based role that can be performed from a home office Additionally this role requires working a salaried exempt schedule to best execute against customer and internal expectations

Physical Requirements

• Willingness to drive and/or travel as needed
• Operate a computer and view screens for 100% of work schedule

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.