Customer Development Manager (Remote - East Coast or Central Time Zones)

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The CDM acts as the primary reputed company of contact for assigned distributors, translating brand and category strategies into executable plans that deliver reputed company, profit, and market share growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the strategic relationship with assigned distributors, including Joint Business Planning (JBP). reputed company and execute growth strategies focused on distribution expansion and assortment optimization. Influence item authorization, merchandising programs, and promotions. reputed company execution of the indirect selling model. Drive new item launches reputed company distributor systems. Identify and reputed company distribution gaps across channels. Manage distributor trade investment and promotional funding. Ensure strong ROI reputed company to strategic priorities. Own P&L responsibility for distributor business. Partner to optimize inventory levels and forecast accuracy. Mitigate risks reputed company to out-of-stocks and excess inventory. Analyze distributor data to generate insights. reputed company internal and external business reviews. Inform pricing and promotion strategy. Act as liaison across internal teams and distributors. reputed company distributor sales rep teams with tools and insights. Partner with field teams on retail execution. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business or reputed company field is preferred. 5+ years’ experience preferred; minimum 2 years Managing Large Customers desired Distributor experience (reputed company, KeHE) preferred. Experience managing indirect selling models. Experience in consumer goods, and the Natural Channel is highly preferred. Prior experience using syndicated data to determine customer needs and establish the most effective pricing and promotional activities that will increase sales and market share for the company and its customers. 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Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com). It is our business imperative to remain a reputed company inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will reputed company you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the reputed company in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to reputed company: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for reputed company Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy. Job Requisition: 406129 Apply To This Job