Senior Customer Executive - Retail Sales - Meijer (Grand Rapids, MI)

SENIOR CUSTOMER EXECUTIVE – RETAIL SALES – MEIJER (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include   Planters ® , Skippy ® ,   SPAM ® ,   Hormel ®   Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Wholly ® , Hormel ®   Black Label ® , Columbus ® , Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit   www.hormelfoods.com .

This position is responsible for managing our Grocery/MegaMex/Planters portfolio at Meijer and has direct accountability for this business’ net sales annually. Develops, implements, and executes sales and distribution plans at the account level. Collaborates with their Customer Business Manager (supervisor), Sales Strategy and National Category Sales Managers to develop annual Sales plans that are aligned with those of the operating units. Identifies threats and opportunities in the categories that we compete in that could affect sales volume, market share, trade efficiencies and profitability to the company and communicates them to their Customer Business Manager. Aligns the DSMPs established by the National Category Sales Manager’s segment to ensure the execution of distribution, shelving, merchandising, and pricing (DSMP) objectives are met. Conducts routine discussions with the customer reviewing trade practices and efficiencies recommending new tactics that are mutually beneficial in delivering profitable sales. Accountable to efficiently managing trade budget. Works closely with Sales Strategy to Scenario Plan for maximum efficiencies. Interprets information from category analytics team and Sales Strategy team regarding category sales, brand sales, share growth and promotional efficiency. From this information the incumbent provides insights and recommendations on tactics used to drive sales on Hormel brands. Leverages insights through business analytics and sales strategy to develop and deliver insights driven presentations to drive brand initiatives and results for the company. Responsible for developing and enhancing their competencies through participation in learning and development workshops. These include, but are not limited to, training available at the local, regional and national meetings intended to improve selling techniques, knowledge of the customer and company, and other business practice. Develop business relationships with key customers and maintain frequent and consistent communication.

Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 2+ years of Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy experience. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply business analytics. Pattern of initiative. Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects. Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Ability to take opportunities from conception to execution. Ability to work independently and proven history of self-motivation. Excellent customer service, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills. Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Preferred 3+ years