Job description
account manager is responsible for achieving profitable sales growth at customers for the mars business. This role is expected to maintain strong relationships & best execute customer plans that deliver objectives of; revenue, growth, profit, product/assortment, everyday shelving, merchandising, pricing, promotions, and seasonal merchandising.
what are we looking for?
* bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent.
* 5+ years' experience in sales, marketing, for fast moving consumer good industries
* prior retail account management experience
* fluent understanding of forecasting, nielsen and trade management system
* availability to travel 10% of time
* a valid driver's license and clean driving record
what will be your key responsibilities?
* create and execute customers solutions of profitable sales growth for seasonal, placement and seasonal shelving, merchandising & pricing, that achieves customer objectives, category leadership and company objectives
* influence customers to implement solutions through fact-based presentations that deliver results that are beneficial for both customer and company
* complete new product launches with timely and effective execution to maximize customer impact
* execute all agreed to solutions with customers to include accurate, timely forecasting and detailed follow through
* manage customers trade funds that complies with internal and external requirements and continually improve effectiveness of spending
* provide customer with category information & make recommendations for category growth, bring customer feedback & potential solutions.
what can you expect from mars?
* work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by the five principles.
* join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
* best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house mars university.
* an industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.