at HARIBO of America in Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Job Description
HARIBO of America is growing - join us! We are adding an additional CustomerMarketing Manager to our team. The CustomerMarketing Manager is a liaison between Sales, Marketing, Finance that enables the Sales & Business Development team to achieve their annual business development key performance indicators and AMPS metrics-Assortment, Merchandising, Promotion, and Shelving. Located on-site at the HARIBO of America corporate headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, the CustomerMarketing Manager, also know internally as a Customer Marketing Manager, is an individual contributor position the becomes the "Voice of Sales" internally and is "Voice of the Brand" to our Retailers, Brokers, and Distributors.
The ideal CustomerMarketing Manager will have at least 5 years of progressive experience specifically within the fast-moving consumer packaged goods industry, extensive experience with IRI and/or Nielsen data, and a Bachelor's Degree.
Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.
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Responsibilities:
Using data to provide insight, analytics, and analysis to facilitate new item distribution forecasts by channel (Grocery, Convenience, Dollar, etc)
Partner with Business Development team, Marketing team, and external Retailers, Brokers, and Distributors to drive Sales plans around the 4 P's (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion)
From the corporate office, develop plans for AMPS- Assortment, Merchandising, Promotion, and Shelving
Assist in planning, development, and presentation of sales and brand materials at key meetings, trade shows, and industry functions
Understand the needs, motivations, and priorities of both the Sales team and the Marketing team, becoming the "Voice of Sales" internally and the "Voice of the Brand" to Retailers, Brokers, and Distributors
Development of high-quality and fact-based Selling Stories and Ready-To-Sell (RTS) materials
Understand market and category performance (candy, gummi, sugar, etc) through data, identify opportunities to improve national promotions Qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience specifically within the FMCPG industry (fast-moving consumer packaged goods)
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
Prior experience working with IRI and/or Nielsen data or related syndicated data
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time with some overnight stays
Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience creating and delivering formal presentations to decision makersPreferred Qualifications
Prior experience the candy, confectionery, snack, or related consumer goods industry
Prior experience working directly for the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturer
Prior experience in sales and business development roles
Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to partner successfully with other internal teams
What can you expect?
You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's... For full info follow application link.
HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email careers-us@Haribo.com.
