Job Description:

Customer Development Manager, Target - Cat

Franklin, TN

Hybrid (3 days on-site)

This role is responsible for delivering accelerated growth with Target, while driving topline growth, improving investment efficiency, and helping the organization reach its annual financial targets. The Target Customer Development Manager - Cat is expected to become an expert on the Pet Category, Shopper Trends, Growth Strategies, and execution for Mars Petcare. The person in this role will be our primary owner of day-to-day business responsibilities, trade management, promotional execution, forecasting, and delivering on the business objectives for the cat desk. They will also work in partnership with the Sales Director to manage all aspects of financial performance, both short and long-term.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent field required4+ Years’ experience in Sales; previous experience within Marketing and Category Management with Fast Moving Consumer Good Industries is a plusStrong analytical skills and business acumenPrior Account Management experienceFluent understanding of forecastingKnowledge of retailer data and syndicated data sources as well as trade management systemsAvailability to travel 10% of time annually

What would be your key responsibilities?

Create, manage, and execute customer solutions that drive mutually beneficial results through distribution, pricing, feature, and promotional tacticsInfluence customers to implement solutions through fact-based presentations that deliver results that are beneficial for both customer and companyExecute all agreed to solutions with customers to include accurate, timely forecasting and detailed follow throughOwn the relationship with Target Cat merchant teamOwnership of customer trade funds that comply with internal and external requirements and continually improve effectiveness of spendingBe driven, passionate, and an initiator. Embrace the team’s vision and purpose to contribute to the team’s success.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 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.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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