Customer Manager, Distributors & Grocery

Skills
BusinessBusiness InsightsCreativeFinanceNegotiationNew Item LaunchesNielsen Data
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
  • 2–3 years of sales experience preferably in CPG
  • Strong communication negotiation analytical and influencing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and experience with Nielsen/IRI
  • Knowledge of MAPS strategy and category and shopper acumen
  • Financial acumen and experience managing a customer P&L
  • Proven ability to drive revenue growth and expand market share
  • Willingness to travel frequently within the territory

Nice to have

  • Passionate retailer partner
  • Authentic brand ambassador
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Agile
  • Execution-focused
  • Highly organized
  • Strategic communicator
  • Data-driven

Day to day

  • Manage and grow relationships with key distributors and grocery retailers across the Eastern United States.
  • Develop consistent distributor strategies and actionable customer plans that support trü frü’s business goals.
  • Partner with brokers and cross-functional teams to drive flawless execution including forecasting trade management and new item launches.