Market Development Lead

Campbell's • Austin, TX

3d • $67,000 - $96,400

About The Position

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here The Market Development Lead (MDL) is responsible for the growth and development of the market to deliver the business plan through collaboration and engagement with Independent Distributor Partners (IDPs) and retail outlets. The MDL is responsible for establishing strong and consistent communication and maintaining collaborative relationships with IDPs, select retail store management and key retailer decision makers. The Market Development Lead must have strong disciplined planning skills to be successful and accomplish a dynamic environment with ever changing technology, consumer behaviors, retail execution and the speed of consumer and shopper behaviors retail, IDP environment in their market.

Requirements

• B.A. preferred
• 2+ years with college degree
• 3-5 years of related sales or Consumer Packaged Goods experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to influence and persuade
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft skills including Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Travel as needed, both local and overnight
• Must be able to relocate as required
• Must be able to work flexible hours given different business conditions and retailer demands.
• Bakery is an early morning business, resets needing to be attended might start on odd hours
• Work with your Zone Sales Manager to work though business hours and flexible scheduling to meet the demands of the customer and Independent Distributor Engagement needed to delver the business results.
• Weekend work may be required given the pressure of the changing business environment and consumer shopper behaviors.
• Must be able to travel: Within the Zone to support other teammates and business priorities. To Corp Headquarters or regional markets for training and company meetings To support corporate projects potentially in other markets. Potentially other markets given other changes in the business environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to drive to stores, warehouses and hubs within the market on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Independent Distributor Partner (IDP) Engagement
• Retail Development
• Business Fundamentals

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees