The J.M. Smucker Co.

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Your Opportunity as National Account Manager-Aldi, National Drug and Wegmans (US Retail Sales, Sweet Baked Snacks) You will be the Sales lead for a strategic business unit with goal to drive profitable sales growth for Smucker, and for the retail customers Aldi, National Drug and Wegmans. Work Location/Arrangements: Working Remotely in Chicago In this role your primary responsibilities will include: Business Management Build and maintain relationships with retailer buying and merchandising teams & maintain relationships with all internal constituents that support our sales efforts Develop strategies to drive brand and category growth to achieve or exceed sales/profit goals Own & lead negotiation for joint business planning, new item presentation, and key customer & sales initiatives Influence key stakeholders to implement solutions through fact-based presentations that deliver positive results and are beneficial for both companies Support and partner with Supply Chain team to deliver solutions and resolve critical logistics issues Grow partnership between customers and internal cross-functional teams to enable innovation and develop unique business opportunities Manage execution of everyday business including customer forms, item setup/maintenance, online content support, logistics and inventory management, etc. Work with broker retail support to implement in-store priorities and monitor retail shelf standards Business Planning & Analysis Own development and delivery of company annual business plan & customer Joint Business Plans Perform in-depth analysis of sales and profit components, including merchandising, promotional and supply chain opportunities Work with syndicated and other data sources to manage and inform strategic and tactical plans Manage internal sales system (promotions, deductions, forecast, etc) Effectively manage trade budget and distribution, shelving, merchandising and pricing objectives Forecast monthly and quarterly sales and communicate internally for production planning Ad-hoc financial and data analysis, including pre/post event analysis Drive business process improvements by working closely with cross-functional business partners and team The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree 5+ years of Consumer Packaged Goods sales experience with direct national account HQ management experience Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office Suite Excellent oral & written communication skills (negotiation, selling, presentations, etc) Ability to relocate in the future for other growth opportunities with the Company Ability to travel up to 20% of work schedule Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Joint Business Planning experience Previous experience calling Aldi, Walgreens or CVS Proficient in use of syndicated data sources (IRI/Nielsen) Learn more about working at Smucker: Helping our Employees Thrive Delivering on Our Purpose Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All Follow us on LinkedIn® #LI-MR1 We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.