Partners with cross-functional team members (Senior Management, Field Operations and Customer Service) to meet all account needs.
Partners with sales team to meet company goals by identifying client growth opportunities.
Creates instructions, reports and analysis of data gathered to ensure all aspects of client needs are met through in-store execution and reporting avenues.
Successfully addresses all issues to include (but not limited to): Issue tracking reports, merchandising information, sales reports, compliance reports, training reports, competitive reports, etc.
Tracks sales trends, identifies opportunities, runs weekly reports, and provides professional reports internally and to the customer.
Works closely with the Training Team to insure that all representatives are fully trained at all times.
Responsible for identifying any additional training needs to ensure that all training needs are clearly communicated and executed.
Recommends creative ideas for increasing in-store execution productivity, retail related mind-share strategies and ultimate sales of client products and services.
Manages client data, information, and assignments in proprietary systems.
Assists in communication of frequency plan, assists in addressing concerns with field operations teams as needed.
Actively contributes to weekly conference calls with Directors of Operations; provides updates on program plans and address concerns / issues early on. Problem solves with teams to insure that all needs of the clients and field representatives are met.
Aligns resources to accomplish all objectives.
May manage or be involved in additional training programs or special event programs.
Weekend support may be requested during high program blitz times.
Assists on other Company Accounts and/or Divisions during critical needs.
Other duties as assigned to improve performance of self or others.
Requirements
High School Diploma required
Two years retail/merchandising and/or consumer package goods experience.
One year project management experience.
Prior field sales and training experience preferred.
Prior experience working on a similar structured program preferred.
Knowledgeable about all CE, MASS, OSS and other selected retailer requirements.
Full understanding of margins, retail sales incentives, etc., is desired.
Must be retail sales savvy and be able to demonstrate this by reporting sales successes.
Ability to work without constant supervision.
Must have proven track record of a thorough knowledge base of the technology surrounding the category managing.
Proven as a forward thinker and problem solver going 'above and beyond' the requests of the client, the retailer, or the scope of the project.
Proven success with the following behaviors: Detail oriented, organizational skills, time management, and proficiency in multi-tasking.