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The Market Development Lead (MDL) is responsible for the growth and development of the market to deliver the business plan through collaboration and engagement with Independent Distributor Partners (IDPs) and retail outlets. The MDL is responsible for establishing strong and consistent communication and maintaining collaborative relationships with IDPs, select retail store management and key retailer decision makers. The Market Development Lead must have strong disciplined planning skills to be successful and accomplish a dynamic environment with ever changing technology, consumer behaviors, retail execution and the speed of consumer and shopper behaviors retail, IDP environment in their market.
Job Responsibility:
Establish strong and consistent communication with IDPs, select retail store management and key retailer decision makers
Recommend optional resources and technology to support IDP operations
Collaborate with IDPs regarding dispute resolution
Act as key liaison between cross functional partners
Conduct periodic route consults
Conduct individual and group IDP meetings
Drive base and incremental growth
Analyze and share market conditions
Communicate targets for distribution, merchandising, and promotional execution
Support additional market call coverage
Communicate key retailer events
Evaluate competitive environment
Collaborate to secure incremental placements
Respond to retailer concerns within 24 hours
Synthesize and interpret data
Build rapport and trust with store management
Facilitate speed to shelf
Recruit potential new IDPs
Conduct physical inventories
Visit key accounts and stores
Follow up on service-related issues
Communicate store required resets
Participate in special projects and training
Requirements:
HS Diploma
3-5 years of related sales or Consumer Packaged Goods experience
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to influence and persuade
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft skills including Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated leadership skills
Nice to have:
B.A. preferred
2 years of related sales experience
CPG experience
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 WHQ)
on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons)
company store
Campbell’s Cares program matching donations/volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually