Customer Business Manager, Meijer

　　Location: Grand Rapids, MI or within a 2-hour drive of Grand Rapids, MI

　　Background & Purpose of the Job

　　Customer Business Development (CBD) is what we call our Sales organization at Unilever. CBD works closely with Meijer to create and implement joint business plans that deliver value for the Meijer and Unilever. CBM is a leader in new products, building categories, and deploy best-in-class retail and shopper capabilities.

　　The Customer Business Manager (CBM) develops sustained business relationships and drives profitable sales volume for Ice Cream and Nutrition. The CBM will exceed sales and goals while improving return on holistic customer investment, in line with joint business plan targets and customer and brand strategies.

　　Who You Are & What You’ll Do

　　The CBM is also responsible for improving in-store and online presence by leading brilliant execution across the extended team of Shopper Marketing, Category Management, Category Insights, Retail Coverage, Customer Finance, Business Development and Supply Chain. This role will have a unique opportunity to integrate the new acquisition of Yasso brands into the day to day business operations with the company and customer.

　　You’re a born leader: Manage the retailer relationship at Meijer for UL Ice Cream and Condiments. Job will include the management of our NSV/Turnover and trade investment by customer as well as plan-o-gram and retail initiatives.

　　You’re a strategy guru : Customize corporate marketing and merchandising programs at Meijer as well as coordinate Category Management & Joint Business Plans.

　　You love to win, and have fun doing it : Drive strategic relationships and accelerated growth, while operating within approved Trade Marketing parameters and driving trade investment efficiency.

　　You’re a dot connector : Routinely interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders; Balance individual customer needs while ensuring total Market integrity.

　　What You’ll Need To Succeed

　　Undergraduate degree is required

　　7 + years’ Customer Business Manager experience required; Account Management/Customer management experience within CPG a must.

　　Meijer Customer experience is a plus.

　　Trade Marketing and Category Management experience is a plus.

　　Working knowledge of omni-channel capabilities and eCommerce capabilities

　　Working knowledge of Circana, Meijer POS Data, and Dun Humby is strongly desired.

　　Must be skilled in verbal and written communications.

　　Must be able to effectively relate with multiple levels of management, both internally and externally

　　Must be a strategic thinker that can work effectively, and in a highly collaborative manner.

　　Complexity and time management challenges

　　Must have strong relationship building and management skills

　　What We Can Offer You

　　Culture for Growth (https://www.unilever.com/about/who-we-are/our-vision/) | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzuVqApc7i-tR2YxazMxNkpPZVU/view) | Every Voice Matters (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/the-sustainable-living-plan/enhancing-livelihoods/opportunities-for-women/upholding-diversity/) | Global Reach (https://www.unilever.com/brands/) | Life at Unilever (https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1248/life/) | Careers with Purpose (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/) | World Class Career Development Programs (https://www.unilever.com/careers/graduates/uflp/) | Check Out Our Space (https://www.themuse.com/companies/unilever/office) | Focus On Sustainability (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/)

　　Pay: The pay range for this position is $96,000 to $143,900. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

　　Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

　　Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

　　Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

　　Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

　　If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

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　　Job Category: Développement de la clientèle, Customer Development, Ventas

　　Job Type: Customer & Account Manager_Modern Trade

　　Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals