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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.
Job Responsibility:
Independent Distributor Partner (IDP) Engagement: collaboration and working together to support local customers, brands and IDP business model
Recommend optional resources and technology to support IDP's independent operations
Collaborate with IDPs regarding dispute resolution
Act as a key liaison between cross functional partners
Inspire IDPs through engagement and build strong relationships
Conduct periodic and purposeful route consults
Conduct individual and group IDP meetings
Retail Development: drive priority management and organized principles across executing the portfolio business plan
Balance and prioritize total market health and development across select retailers
Analyze and share market conditions with IDPs
Communicate, organize and plan targets for distribution, merchandising, and promotional execution
Support additional market call coverage and IDP engagement
Communicate key retailer events and associated inventory recommendations
Evaluate competitive environment and changing shopper habits
Collaborate to secure incremental placements, point of sale and displays
Respond to all retailer concerns within 24 hours
Business Fundamentals: Synthesize and interpret data to distill retailer specific requirements
Build rapport and trust with key store management personnel
Facilitate speed to shelf on new item innovation
Respond with urgency to retailer concerns regarding SKU and planogram compliance
Required to identify and recruit potential new IDPs
Conduct physical inventories periodically as required
Communicate consistently and professionally retail customer standards
Visit key accounts and stores to identify strengths and opportunities
Follow up with all service-related issues within 24 hours
Communicate store required resets
Understand, communicate, and apply the variability for each retailer
Participate in special projects and training opportunities
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:
Benefits begin on day one: medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and 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
Access to company store
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