Customer Executive Target Corporate (Eden Prairie, MN)

CUSTOMER EXECUTIVE TARGET CORPORATE (EDEN PRAIRIE MN)

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 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for managing Hormels Jennie-O Turkey Store business at Target.

• Develops implements and executes sales and distribution plans for Target.
• Collaborates with their Customer Business Manager and Sales Strategy to develop annual sales plans that are aligned with those of the operating units. Business Plans are also a collaborative effort with Corporate Category Sales in goal setting.
• Identifies threats and opportunities in the categories that we compete in that could affect sales volume market share trade efficiencies and profitability to the company and communicates them to their Customer Business Manager.
• Aligns Distribution Shelving Merchandising and Pricing (DSMP) established by the National Category Sales Managers segment to ensure the execution of DSMP objectives are met.
• Conducts routine discussions with the customer reviewing trade practices and efficiencies and recommending new tactics that are mutually beneficial in delivering profitable sales. Accountable to efficiently manage trade budget.
• Manages relationship with broker partner team.
• Works closely with Sales Strategy to Scenario Plan for maximum efficiencies.
• Interprets information from category analytics team and Sales Strategy team regarding category sales brand sales share growth and promotional efficiency. From this information the incumbent provides insights and recommendations on tactics used to drive sales on Hormel brands.
• Leverages insights through business analytics and Category Management to develop and deliver Insights Driven presentations to drive brand initiatives and results for the company.
• Responsible for continuing to develop and enhance their competencies through participation in learning and development workshops. These include but are not limited to training available at the local regional and national meetings intended to improve selling techniques knowledge of the customer and company and other business practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply business analytics.
• Pattern of initiative.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
• Well-developed interpersonal organizational skills and analytical skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take opportunities from conception to execution.
• 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

• Proven record of successful sales results on a Retail Customer Executive position.
• 2 years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
• Previous Target-specific experience directly with Target or as a Target vendor partner.
• Previous broker management experience.

LOCATION:Eden Prairie Sales Office Eden Prairie MN

A comprehensive relocation package to the Eden Prairie MN area 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 Customer Executive - Target Corporate role is between$79350 - $111100 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 include comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage discretionary annual merit increases bonuses and profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan relocation assistance company car paid time off free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:10% of the time

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