Business Development Manager - Impulse Channel Distribution

Well Enterprises • Le Mars, WA

12d • Remote

About The Position

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) is seeking a Business Development Manager, Alternative Channels for the Pacific Northwest territory. This role leads the development of business solutions with customers such as Transcold, Arya, Harbor Wholsale Foods, Big Bell, Polka Dot Dairy, and other distributors. The primary goal is to increase company revenue while achieving profit and trade spend objectives. The BDM will manage both distributor and retail accounts across small format channels, supporting the organization's branded and private label initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years Account Selling experience with a CPG company required
• Must live in the California market
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Eager to expand the company with new sales by gaining new distribution in both region chains and independent customers
• Able to analyze data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Experienced at preparing and presenting quarterly goals and forecasts for future projects
• Demonstrated and proven sales results
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Distributor Management (direct store delivery and broadliner partners)
• Mobile Vending development and private label execution
• Retail account development
• Awareness of Customer Strategy and Performance
• Knows customer policies and procedures
• Apply Cat Man principles
• Converts data to insights
• Uses insights to influence customer behavior
• Demonstrates category knowledge and performance drivers
• Awareness of key Consumer and Shopper Insights
• Volume Forecast Management
• P&L/ Trade Management
• Accounts Payable Management
• Annual joint business planning
• Monthly Business Reviews
• Asset management
• Arranging business meetings and one-on-one conversations with prospective customers
• Discover and explore new business opportunities with internal business case development
• Develop ways to improve the customer experience and build brand loyalty
• Create presentations for potential new customers
• Build trust and long-term relationships with distributors/retailers
• Execute national account programming

Benefits

• The base pay range for this position is $115,295 to $162,013 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level