Associate Customer Development Manager

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description

The Associate Customer Development Manager is responsible for growing & developing total Jack Link’s sales & profitability across identified customers by implementing detailed strategic sales plans for these customers. This position will require working closely with key customers and internal departments such as trade planning, marketing, and category management as well as various brokers that represent Jack Link’s.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build strong customer relationships
• Develop solid DSMP (Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, Pricing) plans that drive category growth
• Clearly understand customer strategy and align on annual business plans that meet growth expectations for those categories assigned
• Achieve top & bottom line sales & profit goals with a significant focus on generating profitable growth
• Provide transparent & timely communication to internal team members and our customers/brokers
• Develop plans for channel-specific business opportunities focused on expanding Jack Link’s in-store presence
• Responsible for analyzing customer data and developing an action plan to achieve sales goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Trade Marketing, Research & Development) in creating both short & long-term category and channel strategies
• Create and present information in a compelling and persuasive manner
• Effectively wire relationships throughout customer organizations and at various levels internally at Jack Link’s: Executive Management, Operations, Supply Planning, and Marketing
• Manage item creation across departments
• Manage deduction & AR issues on all applicable accounts
• Responsible for building, training and leading broker network where applicable

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Entry level (with CPG intern experience) or 2 – 3 year prior CPG work experience
• Familiarity with WMT and Sam’s Club systems: Item360, Retail Link, Madrid, Luminate preferred
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Project Management
• Ability to influence
• Solid Excel skills which will drive efficiency
• Ability to keep-up in a fast paced, dynamic environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Approximately 10 - 20% travel depending on business needs

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.