Market Development Manager
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaAll locationsSanta Cruz, CaliforniaHollister, CaliforniaMonterey, CaliforniaSalinas, CaliforniaWatsonville, California On-site
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About the role
This position is responsible for driving sales performance by managing sales, retail execution, operations and key relationships at Wholesaler(s) in an assigned geographic area. The incumbent partners with an area General Manager to set priorities and execute the business plan for a high priority sales territory. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
What you'll bring
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience in the CPG business.
- Minimum of 3 years of consumer product sales and sales management experience.
- Computer literacy with the ability to use software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel at advanced level, and PowerPoint, and e-mail programs such as IBM Lotus Notes.
- Ability to utilize Business Information reporting tools such as Cognos 7/8 and sales reporting tools such as Retail Vision.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of his/her working time (15% for Emerging Distributor MDM), including ability to drive up to 5 hrs.
- Must have a valid driver's license, be able to drive a car and travel via plane/train as needed.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be proactive in identifying customer issues, recommending solutions and executing effectively to ensure resolution.
- Proven track record in building effective relationships with customers and internal associates.
- Demonstrated diligence and ability to follow through on all commitments (internal and external stakeholders).
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve performance goals with minimum direction and supervision.