Title of role: associate regional sales manager, unfi conventional
Remote: us, southern ca region
Background & purpose of the job
Theassociateregional sales manager (rsm) will work to execute unileverstrategies andmerchandising objectives atunfiheadquarters andkeysouthern californiaretailersthrough 3rd party sales agents (advantage sales & marketing;asm”)This person will work in concert with asm’s business development managers and sales force to accomplish unilever’s business objectives.
The regional sales manager will develop sustained business relationships with both accounts and brokers in order to drive profitable sales volumes by developing a plan using key performancemeasuresThe rsm will initiate the development and growth of the unilever brands across unfi conventional retailersas well has serve as a ‘brand ambassador’The rsm actively reviews the competitive environment and works internally, with theunfi, and with asm to adjust promotional plans where appropriate and prepare recommendations as needed for unilever.
Who you are & what you’ll do
Manage and coordinate asm resources to maximize effectiveness of assigned market objectives through account executives, marketing, retail group, administrators, and broker senior managementDelegate work to asms, bdms, cdms, and administrators where appropriate
Identify opportunities and risks within the market in support of channel and corporate business objectivesDrive trade investment efficiencies while ensuring corporate goals are delivered, broker investment ismaximized,and customer strategies are metCommunicate opportunities, risks, and recommendations to management and internally.
Manage and coordinate unilever resources to maximize effectiveness on assigned market performance to include trade marketing, category management, consumer insight, supply chain and shopper marketing
Achieve assigned targets, including volume, spend, profitability, and appropriate kpi’s as applicableEngage in joint business planning with the bdmsto develop a winningcustomer engagement
Craft and deliver winning sales stories to our retailers in support of achieving kpi’s.
Strong understanding of our story, mission,products,and our point of differenceEducate broker partners and retailers to drive sales and create advocates for our brandsGuide asm partners on delivering spending efficiencies (roi), strategies to managing spend within a region, and amps plan reconciliation as well as ensure all resources are available to the asm partners
Develop strategic relationships with key accounts and broker partners to accelerate growth, while operating within approved trade marketing parameters, and driving trade investment effectiveness and efficiency
Routinely interface and work effectively with multiple internaldepartments/personnel,plus seniorlevel,and customer personnel.
What you’ll need to succeed
Bachelor`s degree is required
3-5years customer management/broker management experienceExperience managing 3rd parties, retail store operations, hqSales experience, and team leadership skills
Understanding of thewholesalenetwork and experience with unfi
Excellent communication and follow up skills
Must be able to manage through 3rd parties and delegate responsibly
Business planning and implementation
Strong interpersonal skillsBe able to communicate throughout unilever and asm organization.
Contribution to company strategy & innovation
Consumer /shopper understanding
What we can offer you
Culture for growth | top notch employee health & well being benefits | every voice matters | global reach | life at unilever | careers with purpose | world class career development programs | check out our space | focus on sustainability
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