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Deliver annual profit plan as determined by Ajinomoto Foods management by assisting Director of Sales develop and execute strategic plan within assigned territory.
Job Responsibility:
Achieve profitability and volume objectives in assigned markets and customers
Will include direct customer management as well as Broker management
Position requires experience managing branded product portfolio with potential to pursue high volume Private Brand opportunities
Work with broker and marketing to develop presentations to sell company products and programs to assigned customers
Establish personal relationships with brokers and key customers
Plan market business strategies with individual brokers and establish annual volume and promotional spending plans for each broker market and direct customer
Manage promotional process and deduction resolution through the Account Review system
Manage the forecasting process for assigned customers using the systems provided by the company
Direct, motivate, train, implement corrective action plans, and hire brokers in assigned markets and customers
Train brokers in the features and benefits of products and services
Introduce new products and programs for market execution
Train broker in appropriate administrative procedures
Manage sales budgets for assigned markets, including promotional spending, samples, meetings, travel and entertainment
Analyze IRI and Shopper data to identify opportunities and develop actionable customer strategies
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years in sales/broker management, direct customer responsibilities and/or related consumer food products experience in the Grocery Channel
Preferred experience managing Meijer and/or Southeast based accounts, or equivalent sized retailers
Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable customer strategies
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to be organized and work within a broad range of functional areas
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, brokers and field sales
Ability to work well in a “team” environment
Proficient skills in budgeting, forecasting, promotional analysis, written and oral communications, presentation skills and personal computing (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Power Point)
Position requires stamina and ability to handle multiple task, make decisions and at times work with ambiguous situations
Must be able to work under time constraints
Must be a self-starter and have the ability and focus to work from a remote office location