Customer Development Manager (Midwest Remote)

<span class="jobdescription"><p> </p> <p>At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.</p> <p> </p> <p>At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. </p> <p> </p> <p>Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. <br> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Aptos;font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This position will report to Holistic Health.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:underline">POSITION OVERVIEW:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Customer Development Manager is responsible for the functional management, leadership, and execution of all sales related activities for specific brands at Target and HEB.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:underline">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Develop strategic and winning relationships.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Deliver growth, trade budget and forecast accuracy targets. </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Establish and deliver Customer Joint Business Plan.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Foster and grow relationships within Retailer, gaining a deep understanding of the current and potential future needs of our customers.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Execute selling activities that drive performance (displays, new item distribution Core ACV enhancement, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Manage daily business in partnership with customers, including: UPC product/item setup, maintenance, logistics and inventory management.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Establish strong working relationships with all internal teams including Customer Strategy, Finance, and Customer Service and Supply Chain.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Detailed understanding of the Customers go-to-market model including Category Management strategy.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Identify new opportunities for growth; develop and implement strategic written sales plans in accordance with corporate goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Educate our business partners on our products, retail goals, and measurement of success. </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Strong Trade management/budget processing and efficiency that focuses on strong ROI.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Monthly reporting, sales analytics and insights; understand go-to-market strategy and how to maximize sales efficiency.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">P&L management within respective account coverage.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Perform other duties as required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:underline">EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">5+ years’ experience preferred; minimum 2 years Managing Large Customers desired.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Sales experience in the Grocery, Drug and/or Mass retail channel(s) is required.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Experience in consumer goods and Vitamins and supplements is highly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Prior experience using syndicated data to determine customer needs and establish the most effective pricing and promotional activities that will increase sales and market share for the company and its customers.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Knowledge regarding Project Management, and experience with setting up and managing projects in a complex, fast-moving environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Knowledge regarding relationship management, experience and mindset to work with partners in building initiatives that deliver goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Strong cross functional relationships with assigned accounts.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:underline">Preferred Skills:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple brands/categories.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">High level of organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Deep understanding of the assigned Customer and how to develop demand creation plans.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The ability to utilize creativity and push beyond the obvious, comfortable going into “unchartered” territory in setting out recommendations and goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Problem solver with a solutions-oriented mindset.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must be a dynamic leader who can push past obstacles and overcome objections.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Understand the value of listening to customers, gaining insights and moving objectives forward.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must be an articulate communicator who can quickly synthesize data.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">P&L management and strong financial acumen.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The approximate pay range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at</span> <a href="https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits?_ga=2.125317066.1960119700.1733792577-1548146364.1721143580">About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com</a>).</span></p><p> </p> <p>It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.<br> <br>To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.<br> </p> <p>The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.</p> <p> </p> <p>This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. </p> <p> </p> <p>Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at <a href="https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy">https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.</a></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Job Requisition: 404264 </span></p> </span>

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