Customer Sales Manager-Hy-Vee

Job Description Job Purpose

Here at Kraft Heinz, our US Sales team aspires to be an Indispensable Partner with a Growth and Winning Mindset, acutely focused on Superior Execution every day. This is our guiding compass to grow something great and make life delicious!

• Effectively partner with the customer, building rapport at all levels to fully understand their business and the marketplace, and to drive positive business growth
• Achieve New Item Authorization goals, Distribution goals, & Base Business Objectives:
  Revenue and Share Growth, Authorizations, Distribution, Optimal Shelving
• Leading implementation of Space Management Projects
• Achieve promotional revenue objectives by tactic, price point, Drive Period & Selling Event while effectively implementing Kraft Heinz pricing strategies for assigned categories
• Effectively manage and balance a promotional trade budget for assigned categories
• Maintain files and business documentation for all business transactions
• Actively seek new ways to grow the business profitably leveraging a growth mindset
• Understand the competitive landscape and bring forth ideas and opportunities to internal partners

• Proven & tested experience in customer management, account management, and/or retail sales management for a CPG company
• Tested ability to own business process and Category management through a complex Sales position where you owned a desk of at least $42M of net revenue
• Proven skills embodying a customer-first mentality for effective customer management and selling to achieve objectives
• Trusted to work autonomously within Kraft Heinz framework to plan, organize and set/achieve priorities
• Clear examples of exhibiting polished interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with potential to negotiate and influence effectively
• Tested proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and proprietary Sales systems such as IRI, Circana, and Power BI.
• Clear examples of exhibiting strong analytical skills; has the ability & experience using syndicated and/or ambiguous data to develop comprehensive business plans by analyzing category and brand performance and influences customer to achieve category objectives.

Location:

Des Moines, Iowa

This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. Additionally, this role requires working a salaried, exempt schedule to best execute against customer and internal expectations.

Physical demands include but not limited to

· Willingness to drive and/or travel as needed

· Operate a computer and view screens for ~100% of work schedule

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $ - $

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  for assistance.