Mars Inc

Customer Manager, Walmart Front End - Mars Snacking

Mars Inc$90K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in sales and marketing within the FMCG sector.
  • Prior experience in retail account management is essential.
  • Fluent in forecasting and familiar with Nielsen and trade management systems.
  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time is required.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement customer solutions for profitable sales growth in the Front End.
  • Influence customers through fact-based presentations that drive results for both parties.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to enhance Walmart strategies towards a 'Best in Class' partnership.
  • Execute solutions and ensure accurate forecasting with meticulous follow-through.
  • Utilize technology and data sources to support informed decision-making.
  • Manage trade funds in compliance with regulations while improving spending effectiveness.
  • Deliver category insights to customers with actionable recommendations for growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a major retailer, enhancing professional development in account management.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on strategic partnerships.
  • Engagement with data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Career growth within the Mars Snacking division.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Customer Manager, Walmart Front End - Mars Snacking

Bentonville, AR

The Customer Manager is responsible for achieving profitable sales growth at Walmart for the Mars Snacking Front End business. This role is expected to maintain strong relationships & best execute customer plans that deliver objectives of; revenue, growth, profit, product/assortment, shelving, merchandising, pricing, promotions, and merchandising.

What are we looking for?
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
  • 5+ Years' experience in Sales, Marketing, for Fast Moving Consumer Good Industries
  • Prior Retail Account Management experience
  • Fluent understanding of forecasting, Nielsen and trade management system
  • Availability to travel 10% of time
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record


What would be your key responsibilities?
  • Create and execute customers solutions of profitable sales growth for Front End, placement and shelving, merchandising & pricing, that achieves customer objectives, category leadership and company objectives
  • Influence customers to implement solutions through fact-based, story led presentations that deliver results that are beneficial for both customer and company
  • Provide continuous feedback to improve Walmart strategies and tactics with the goal of achieving a "Best in Class" partnership with Walmart
  • Execute all agreed to solutions with customers to include accurate, timely forecasting and detailed follow through
  • Understands and utilizes technology and common data sources within the business to inform decision making
  • Manage customers trade funds that complies with internal and external requirements and continually improve effectiveness of spending
  • Provide customer with category information & make recommendations for category growth, bring customer feedback & potential solutions.


Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
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1911

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