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Job Description:
The Customer Development Manager will be responsible for the functional management, leadership and execution of all sales related activities for the Walmart account at Nestle Health Science USA (NHSc). This role will support the team with NHSc’s Accounts (IRI, Circana, Power BI and Osprey) and with our customer’s (Walmart) systems (ie: Market6, DemandTec and Luminate). This is a hybrid-based opportunity (in-office Mondays and Wednesdays and the rest of the work week remotely from home) and will be supporting Nestle Health Science’s Wellness and Digestive brands for Walmart. Applicants must live within and/or must be within reasonable commuting distance to Rogers or Bentonville, Arkansas.
Responsibilities:
• Develop strategic and winning relationships throughout Walmart Wellness portfolio.
• Particular focus will be divisional wins (i.e., displays, distribution gains, ACV enhancement, etc.).
• Establish strong working relationship with all internal teams including Customer Strategy, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Detailed understanding of the Customers go-to-market model including Category Management strategy.
• Deliver target Budget plan and new product distribution goals.
• Execute our brand and category growth strategy that align with the customer.
• Identify new opportunities for growth; develop and implement strategic written sales plans in accordance with corporate goals.
• Maintain clear understanding of customer objectives and liaise with RVP to develop operational plans to manage execution and measure results.
• Foster and grow existing and new relationships within account, gaining a deep understanding of current and potential future needs of our customers.
• Educate our business partners on our products, retail goals, and measurement of success.
• Deliver customer presentations that demonstrate innovation, shelf positioning, promotions, communicate pricing, etc.
• Manage daily business in partnership with customers, including: UPC product/item setup, maintenance, logistics and inventory management.
• Sell-in new products and all promotions to qualified retailers; ensure full-line distribution of products (new & existing items).
• Work with customers to implement Retail initiatives and monitor Retail standards.
• Ongoing contract management that focuses on strategic alignment and designed to strengthen both the customer and Nestle Health Science’s market position.
• Responsible for working with agencies to input Trade Investment Management (Osprey): system input, trade fund management, direct sales forecasting and projection activities for the company.
• Strong Trade management/budget processing and an efficiency that focus on a strong ROI.
• Monthly reporting, sales analytics and insights; understand go-to-market strategy and how to maximize sales efficiency.
• P&L management within respective account coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Customer Development.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant Sales or Customer Account experience required, with at least 2+ years managing large B2C Retail Accounts such as Walmart.
• Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) required.
• Sales experience in the Natural, Grocery, Drug and/or in the Consumer-Packaged Goods retail channel(s) is required.
• Must have excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to build and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships).
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on the needs of the team and the business.
• Current or prior experience with IRI, Circana, Nielsen and Osprey using syndicated data to determine customer needs and establish the most effective pricing and promotional activities that will increase sales and market share for the company and its customers.
• Understand the value of listening to customers, gaining insights and moving objectives forward.
• The ability to utilize creativity and push beyond the obvious, comfortable going into “unchartered” territory in setting out recommendations and goals.
• Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong P&L management and strong financial acumen is highly required.
• Experience with Walmart systems such as Luminate are highly desired.
• Experience in Sales within the Vitamins and/or Supplements space preferred.
• Willing and able to travel up to and including 5% based on the needs of the team and the business.
The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location.
Nestle Offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with a company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
Requisition ID:
323662
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