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Customer Sales Manager - Alternate Channels

Kraft Heinz, Chicago, IL, United States


Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, our Sales function lives out our values of We Own It and We Are Consumer First every day, with the ultimate ambition to be the Most Indispensable Partner to our Customers. This Customer Sales Manager (CSM) position perfectly embodies that ambition, as you will own & be responsible for the total KHC portfolio selling execution across our Drug Store customers as a vital member of the Alternate Channels Customer Business Team (CBT). The CSM role serves as the liaison between Kraft Heinz and the Drug Store customers, 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.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Effectively partner with the customer, building rapport at all levels to fully understand their business, the marketplace, and impact 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

Work with Retail Team to effectively manage retail execution of all assigned category objectives

Maintain files and business documentation to thoroughly detail business transactions

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Proven & tested experience in customer management, account management, 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 a CBT 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.

Willingness to travel 10-20% out of the area as needed

New Hire Base Salary Range $104,200.00 - $130,200.00

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 candidate's 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 saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits List

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 – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s) Employee's Home - Geo

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

NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com

for assistance.

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