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As the Customer Sales Lead (CSL), you will lead joint business planning and commercial execution across Target’s Salty Snacks and Deli businesses. You will own strategies that drive net sales, volume, trade efficiency, profit, and share growth across Campbell’s Snacks portfolio. By building strong relationships with key Target partners and leveraging shopper, category, and financial insights, you will influence Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP) decisions and deliver results that matter. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive customer business plans, managing trade investments, selling in innovation, and driving superior in‑store execution. You will partner closely with internal cross‑functional teams, broker partners, and retail execution teams to unlock growth opportunities and ensure consistent delivery from initial placement through sustained reorder.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver the annual operating plan for sales, profit, volume, trade, and share across Target
Build, monitor, and optimize customer business plans using the E4 system
manage trade budgets, spending, and volume to deliver objectives versus plan, inclusive of trade promotion strategies that focus on improving efficiency and ROI
Conduct post-event analyses to evaluate promotional volume, consumption, profit, and spend
leverage learnings to optimize future plans
Develop accurate monthly forecasts using shipment, consumption, inventory, and POS data
proactively identify risks and opportunities
Influence key Target decision makers—buyers, category managers, merchandising, and marketing teams—to implement brand and customer strategies
Lead category business reviews, highlighting performance, consumer trends, key drivers, competitive insights, and incremental growth opportunities
Sell in new items and seasonal platforms (Back to School, Holiday, Big Game, Summer), securing optimal distribution, space, and merchandising
Identify and activate incremental volume opportunities, including in-line space, secondary placements, pack architecture, and promotional vehicles
Partner with Sales Strategy, Marketing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Field Operations, and Customer Strategy teams to deliver repeatable execution standards
Manage, communicate, and evaluate 3rd-party broker performance for direct Target business
Attend key customer meetings, trade shows, and planning sessions
represent Campbell’s Snacks professionally with customers
Ensure trade funding is managed in accordance with company standards and financial controls
Requirements:
Bachelors degree
6+ years of CPG sales and/or category management experience (Target experience strongly preferred)
Proven account management and joint business planning experience
Experience with E4 or comparable trade demand planning systems
Strong financial acumen including trade management, forecasting, and P&L understanding
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to leverage syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen) and customer insights to drive decisions
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
ability to build relationships at multiple organizational levels
Highly organized, self-directed, agile, and detail oriented
Willingness to travel approximately 10–20%, including Target HQ (MN), Camden, NJ HQ, and market visits
Nice to have:
Experience with top national retailers
Broker and/or DSD management experience
Deep category and brand knowledge
Supply chain and operational understanding
Prior P&L ownership or expanded financial responsibility
What we offer:
Medical
Dental
Short and long-term disability
AD&D
Life insurance
Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Unlimited sick time
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Free access to fitness center (if in WHQ)
Access to on-site day care
Company store
Employee donation/volunteer match up to $1,500 annually