Customer Development Manager
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Customer Development Manager is responsible for growing & developing total Jack Links sales & profitability across identified customers by implementing detailed strategic sales plans for these customers. This position will require working closely with key customers and internal departments such as trade planning marketing and category management as well as various brokers that represent Jack Links.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build strong customer relationships
- Develop solid DSMP (Distribution Shelving Merchandising Pricing) plans that drive category growth
- Clearly understand customer strategy and align on annual business plans that meet growth expectations
- Achieve top & bottom-line sales & profit goals with a significant focus on generating profitable growth
- Provide transparent & timely communication to internal team members and our customers/brokers
- Develop plans for channel-specific business opportunities focused on expanding Jack Links in-store presence
- Responsible for analyzing customer data and developing an action plan to achieve sales goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management Trade Marketing Research & Development) in creating both short & long-term category and channel strategies
- Create and present information in a compelling and persuasive manner
- Effectively wire relationships throughout customer organizations and at various levels internally at Jack Links: Executive Management Operations Supply Planning and Marketing
- Manage deduction & AR issues on all applicable accounts
- Responsible for building training and leading broker network where applicable
- Perform other duties as assigned
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Approximately 20% travel and time spent in the retail marketplace depending on each customer business needs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel to and from customer and team member locations either by car or airplane. When not traveling sitting and using video conferencing tools will be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a combination of remote (home office) and traditional office settings. Many customer meetings will take place off-site at their respective locations.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of related Canadian CPG industry experience
- 3 years of Direct Sales Experience on Canadian major grocery mass or club customers
- Experience with both traditional Bricks & Morter Retail as well as Omni/Ecomm channels
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- Ability to influence
- Solid Excel skills which will drive efficiency
- Ability to keep up in a fast paced dynamic environment
- High sense of urgency
- Respectful candor with a direct approach
- Full ownership over all aspects of the customer relationship
- Proactive cross-functional engagement to build 360-degree plans
Additional Information :
The salary range for this role is $120000 $145000(Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.
E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program please visit: your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We creat ... View more
