Associate Manager Customer Planning & Development - Retail Poultry

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Associate Customer Development Manager supports the development and execution of customer strategies for key Retail Poultry customers. The role partners with Sales and Sales Strategy & Execution, along with cross-functional teams, to coordinate customer planning, develop compelling selling stories, and prepare teams for important customer engagements. The position coordinates strategic customer initiatives and meetings, develops customer-facing presentations and sales tools, and brings insights and business priorities from Category Management, Marketing, Analytics, Innovation, and Poultry Business Units into customer materials. It also supports retail conferences and other strategic engagements, helping teams deliver cohesive OneTyson customer stories. The role requires strong project management, organization, communication, presentation development, and cross-functional collaboration skills. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, use PowerPoint and Excel, and demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information and critically validating AI-generated output. Up to five domestic trips per year may be required. The position is first shift. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

BS or BA degree in a business-related program, or an equivalent combination of education and business experience.
At least 3 years of professional business experience.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to articulate business intelligence.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage several projects and multiple deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop clear, compelling customer-facing presentations.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
Intermediate computer skills, especially with PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Retail industry experience.
Experience with Power BI and Canva.
Knowledge of Tyson Business Computer Systems.

Responsibilities

Support customer strategy development and execution in partnership with Sales and Sales Strategy & Execution.
Coordinate key customer initiatives, including Top-to-Tops, Joint Growth Plans, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
Manage planning, content development, timelines, and cross-functional coordination for key customer meetings.
Develop customer-facing presentations, selling stories, and sales tools to support customer engagement and growth.
Partner with Category Management, Marketing, Analytics, Innovation, and Poultry Business Units to incorporate relevant insights and business priorities into customer materials.
Prepare leadership and Sales teams for key customer meetings through coordinated research, content, and meeting materials.
Support retail conferences and other strategic customer engagements.
Collaborate across businesses and functions to deliver cohesive OneTyson customer stories.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, adhere to company policies, critically evaluate generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.