✨ About The Role
- The Sales Planning Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for field sales teams.
- This role involves developing and delivering customer-specific plans and sales strategies that align with brand objectives.
- The manager will represent field sales teams and customer needs within the broader commercial organization.
- Collaboration with category management, revenue growth management, and marketing teams is essential to ensure aligned sales strategies.
- The role includes monitoring customer performance and sales trends to adjust strategies for business growth.
- The manager will provide insights and data-driven recommendations to optimize sales and marketing initiatives.
- Supporting the execution of trade marketing and brand initiatives is a key responsibility.
- The position requires preparing sales forecasts, tracking performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
⚡ Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required for this position, indicating a foundational level of education.
- The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in customer account management or related fields.
- Experience in sales planning, strategy, or related roles within the CPG or retail industry is essential, with a minimum of 3 years.
- Strong project management skills are necessary to handle multiple priorities effectively.
- The candidate should possess excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across teams is crucial for success in this role.
- The individual should have experience with sales forecasting, data analysis, and CRM tools.
- The ability to influence decision-making processes and collaborate with senior leadership is important.