Customer Business Manager, UNFI

Posted:
11/21/2024, 2:32:44 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Los Angeles, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Remote

This is a remote field position based in a home office, and can be located anywhere in the Los Angeles or San Diego, CA metro area.

As Customer Business Manager on our UNFI sales team, you will lead development of planning at the account level for the West region, focusing on total volume, profit and share growth for our Frozen, Refrigerated and Snacks portfolio, including iconic brands such as Marie Callendar, Reddi Wip and Orville Redenbacher. Manage the plan to meet volume, profit and share goals. Implement brand strategies with the customer by working with decision makers and partners, using consumer insights and category management programs to guide customer decisions. You will report to a Sales Director.

Your Impact:

  • Develop annual customer plan and gain agreement on opportunities for growth.
  • Develop trade promotion strategies and tactical plans with the customer.
  • Monitor the customer's overall business plan, managing trade budgets, deduction balances, spending and volume to achieve sales goals.
  • Conduct post event analysis to evaluate promotional volume, consumption, profit and spending results to maximize future promotional opportunities.
  • Implement brand strategies through category business reviews with the customer.
  • Establish regular connections with buyers to discuss consumer trends, business drivers, and incremental opportunities.
  • Use category management practices to link consumer and shopper trends to sell-in new items and grow distribution.
  • Develop monthly forecasts to maximize supply chain efficiencies by tracking shipments, consumption data and inventory changes.
  • Partner with Shopper Marketing, Sales Strategy and Capabilities, and Category Leadership to develop collaborative marketing programs with brand and customer strategies.

Your Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years’ experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales
  • Financial experience, including P&L management

Number of Days in Office: Remote

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

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Compensation: 

Pay Range:$79,000-$115,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.