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
* bachelors 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 drivers 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 were 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.