Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Customer Marketing point of contact for assigned field sales teams.
• Act as a key interface between sales, marketing, finance, supply chain and operations to deliver clear communication, forecast accuracy and efficient utilization of funding and production resources.
• Own the monthly customer forecast process – consolidating inputs, identifying risks and opportunities, and clearly communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Translate business unit master plans, innovation priorities, and brand strategies into customer ready materials and programs.
• Manage and optimize trade spend across customers and the portfolio to maximize ROI through clear customer and product priorities.
• Analyze and report conditions occurring within the marketplace using IRI or ACNielsen syndicated data and information sourced both internally and externally.
• Provide direction and answers to questions from Marketing, Finance or Supply Chain groups as it relates to the trade program and field sales issues.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field
• 8 + years of sales or marketing experience in Consumer Packaged Goods industry, preferably including trade management.
• Previous experience in Trade Spend management, shopper marketing, sales and/or developing consumer branding strategy.
• Strong financial and P&L management experience
• Proficient in MS Office, with high proficiency in Excel.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Knowledge and application of syndicated data, as well as the ability to incorporate financial measures in assessing results.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used in the consumer products industry.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Ability to travel regularly on an overnight basis.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on?
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

Benefits

• competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance organization.