Associate Customer Sales Manager - Dollar General

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, our US Sales team aspires to be an Indispensable Partner with a Growth and Winning Mindset, acutely focused on Superior Execution every day. This is our guiding compass to grow something great and make life delicious!

This Associated Customer Sales Manager (ACSM) position perfectly embodies that ambition, as you will support grocery categories selling execution of $178M of revenue with Dollar General as a vital member of the Customer Business Team (CBT). The ACSM in partnership with the Sr. Customer Sales Manager, serves as the liaison between Kraft Heinz and the Dollar General Team, leading all selling activities & driving efforts tied to improving our financial & market share profile. The ACSM aims to deliver revenue and share objectives, pursue business strategies to of growth, 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 affect positive business growth

• Achieve New Item Authorization goals, Distribution goals, & Base Business Objectives: Revenue and Share Growth, Authorizations, Distribution, Optimal Shelving

• Achieve promotional revenue objectives by performing detailed post promotional analysis

• Supports customer business teams in the internal Kraft Heinz identification of category / customer business opportunities and provides recommendations into the development of plans and initiatives.

• Maintain files and business documentation to thoroughly detail business transactions

• Manage customer P&L and financial accounting model.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Proven & tested experience in customer management, account management, and/or retail sales management preferably for a consumer packed goods company

• Tested ability to own business process and category management through a complex sales position

• Reside in the Nashville geography or open to relocation.

• Proven skills embodying a customer-first mentality for effective customer management and selling to achieve objectives

• Trusted to work autonomously within a team 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 in particular Excel and proprietary Sales systems

• 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

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

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires working a salaried, exempt schedule to best execute against customer and internal expectations

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include but not limited to

• Willingness to drive and/or travel as needed

• Operate a computer and view screens for ~100% of work schedule

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

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.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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)

Nashville Office

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.