Customer Development Manager - Full-time

Summary

CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

At Advantage Solutions we grow People, Brands and Businesses! The Customer Development Manager (CDM) is responsible for developing and growing sales volume in their assigned territory, markets, and regions through effective relationships with Store Operations personnel. The right candidate will ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained in developing relationships with the high level decision makers; driving positive impact on all assigned stores. As part of our winning team, you’ll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth. Looking to make an impact on overall growth strategies for the Consumer Packaged Goods industry? Then apply today for a chance to join the largest sales and marketing agency in North America, Advantage Solutions!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with and training Retail Supervisors to raise the level of effectiveness across the entire area and region
• Act as account manager for assigned retail merchandising account
• Growing sales of incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives, as well as maintaining in stock conditions
• Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions
• Following sales call standards and orchestrating call coverage plans that meet the business needs of the client and retail customer
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years previous experience managing key account in the retail or consumer packaged goods industry
• Demonstrated history of building effective cross-functional relationships with stakeholders throughout the business
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Decision making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-browsers

Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. Advantage Solutions services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.