Mars Inc

Customer Manager - Wegmans

Mars Inc$119K — $163K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of Sales and Marketing experience in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry.
  • Prior retail account management experience required.
  • Fluent understanding of forecasting and trade management systems.
  • Availability to travel 10% of the time.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement customer solutions for profitable sales growth.
  • Execute new product launches effectively and efficiently.
  • Manage customer trade funds adhering to internal and external guidelines.
  • Provide category insights and recommendations to customers.
  • Deliver impactful presentations to influence customer decisions.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with automatic enrollment for eligible employees.
  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • 120 hours of vacation per year, pro-rated based on start date.
  • Paid sick time with 100% pay continuation for up to 40 hours per year.
  • 12 paid holidays, including both fixed and flexible options.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Customer Manager is responsible for achieving profitable sales growth at customers for the Mars business. This role is expected to maintain strong relationships & best execute customer plans that deliver objectives of; revenue, growth, profit, product/assortment, everyday shelving, merchandising, pricing, promotions, and seasonal 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 will be your key responsibilities?
  • Create and execute customers solutions of profitable sales growth for seasonal, placement and seasonal shelving, merchandising & pricing, that achieves customer objectives, category leadership and company objectives Influence customers to implement solutions through fact-based presentations that deliver results that are beneficial for both customer and company
  • Complete new product launches with timely and effective execution to maximize customer impact
  • Execute all agreed to solutions with customers to include accurate, timely forecasting and detailed follow through 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.


The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee's work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee's work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee's work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.
USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00

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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125,000 employees
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Founded
1911

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