Experienced Full Stack Customer Development Manager – Strategic Partnerships & Costco Collaboration
Join arenaflex, a leading industry player, and drive business growth through strategic partnerships as a key member of our team. As a seasoned Customer Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering strong partnerships with our retail customers, suppliers, and internal account teams. Your expertise in insights and analytics will be instrumental in driving alignment and simplification across all three tiers of the distribution process, leveraging valuable information to support our retail customers and identify growth opportunities.
About arenaflex
arenaflex is a dynamic and innovative company that is revolutionizing the industry with its cutting-edge solutions and collaborative approach. Our team is passionate about driving business growth through strategic partnerships, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork. As a Customer Development Manager, you will be part of a talented team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and making a meaningful impact in the industry.
Job Highlights:
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Location:
Remote work arrangement available
Start Date:
Immediate openings available
Company:
arenaflex, a leading industry player
Compensation:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Position:
Customer Development Manager – Strategic Partnerships & Costco Collaboration
About the Position:
In this role, you will utilize your deep understanding of insights and analytics to create and deliver actionable insights and recommendations, ensuring that our vendor programs are executed effectively in the field. You will stay abreast of analytic best practices within the industry, providing valuable information that aligns with our sales, margin, and market development goals. Your responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and deliver insights and recommendations using various data sources, including Point of Sale (POS) data, syndicated data from sources like Nielsen and IRI, and account-specific databases
- Monitor the field execution of vendor programs and evaluate supplier performance to enhance our inventory logistics objectives
- Analyze and report on category performance metrics, including sales, profits, margins, and market share, to identify trends and drive improvements
- Develop, communicate, execute, and monitor performance metrics and goals, ensuring superior client satisfaction through hands-on analytics and collaborative problem-solving
- Stay informed of analytic best practices across the industry and apply customer, consumer, and industry insights using market research data to deliver category growth
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree and experience within the CPG sector; Adult Beverage preferred
- Understanding of National Chain Sales, Retail, and Distributor operations
- Expertise in category management principles and shopper/consumer insights
- High level understanding of Category Management processes and practices
- Assertive leadership and decision-making skills with high energy
- Preferred experience with Syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI) and Internal Shipment Data
- Strong foundation in business fundamentals and business finance
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and quantitative analysis skills
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Nice-to-haves:
* Experience in the Adult Beverage industry
- Familiarity with market research methodologies
- Ability to collaborate with external retail customers and key suppliers
Benefits:
* Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance plans
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
- Vacation accrual
- Paid sick leave
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and teamwork. Our team is passionate about driving business growth through strategic partnerships, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results and making a meaningful impact in the industry. As a Customer Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of our company.
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