Associate Customer Development Manager – Mid-West Prepared Foods
Core
Sell retail prepared products to assigned customers in the Midwest, optimize merchandising plans, and execute promotions to drive sales and profitability.
Role type
Associate Customer Development Manager (Sales)
Builds
Retail prepared food product sales and market share growth
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Sales, merchandising planning, project management, strategic planning, forecasting, budget management, travel
Preferred skills
CPG sales experience
Technologies
Basic computer proficiency
Responsibilities
Drive sales of retail prepared products to two assigned customers; Optimize merchandising plans and execute actions to amplify promotions; Maintain regular engagement with customers through travel, meetings, and food shows; Collaborate with internal teams and external brokers; Meet Annual Operating Plan (AOP) sales and profitability targets; Manage trade fund budgets and provide sales forecasts; Present and secure innovation with customers; Provide weekly communication to leadership on customer outcomes; Support retail execution of sales plans.