Customer Development Manager
Job Locations
US-IN-Indianapolis | US-OH-Columbus | US-MI-Detroit
Primary Posting Location : City
Indianapolis
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
IN
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
46239
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
2024-433147
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Business Development
Minimum
USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Maximum
USD $55,000.00/Yr.
Summary
Customer Development Manager
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Customer Development Manager (CDM) to be responsible for developing and growing sales volume in their assigned territory, markets, and regions through effective relationships with Store Operations personnel. The right candidate will ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained in developing relationships with the high-level decision makers; driving a positive impact on all assigned stores. As part of our winning team, you'll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth.
Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!
What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Working with and training Retail Supervisors to raise the level of effectiveness across the entire area and region.
Act as an account manager for an assigned retail merchandising account.
Growing sales of incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives, as well as maintaining in-stock conditions.
Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions.
Following sales call standards and orchestrating call coverage plans that meet the business needs of the client and retail customer.
Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience
2-3 years previous experience managing key account in the retail or consumer packaged goods industry
Demonstrated history of building effective cross-functional relationships with stakeholders throughout the business
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-browsers
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Customer Development Manager (CDM) is responsible for developing and growing sales volume in assigned territory, markets and regions through effective relationships with store operations personnel at the region and market level. Developing relationships with these higher level decision makers should have a positive impact on all assigned stores within a given region or market.
The CDM works with Retail Supervisors to raise the level of effectiveness across the entire area and region. This may include such opportunities as: planning, working retail with Retail Sales Merchandisers (RSMs), training and developing skills of RSM's.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Achieving Results
Meeting or exceeding POS to plan goals for assigned territory and markets
Delivering a positive gap versus Non-DRT
Growing POS by selling incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives as well as maintaining in stock conditions.
Consultative Selling
Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions
Delivering consistent market & region level contact
Effectively gaining front end and main aisle presence. This is accomplished in conjunction and alignment with store or market personnel so that the primary merchandising and stocking duties are done by store personnel. This collaborative relationship is developed on a mutual interest and business relationship
Developing Others
Provides sales training and skill development of RSM's in assigned geographies
Utilizes preferred coaching style - coaching vs. telling, role playing, open ended questions
Provides constructive feedback and development... For full info follow application link.
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions ("Advantage Solutions") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Should you believe you need an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact Advantage Solutions Workplace Accommodation’s Dept. at 949-214-2525 or [email protected].
