How will you make history here...
The Market Development Lead (MDL) is responsible for the growth and development of the market through collaboration and engagement with Independent Distributor Partners (IDPs) and retail outlets. The MDL is responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with IDPs, select retail store management and key retailer decision makers.
What will you do...
Analyze and share market conditions with IDPs, including identifying opportunities for growth and conducting optional business meetings to support the growth of the respective businesses.
Synthesize and interpret data to distill retailer specific requirements, base business performance, and incremental opportunities
Collaborate with IDPs regarding dispute resolution to minimize conflict with retailers.
Conduct purposeful route consults as IDPs request.
Conduct physical inventories periodically.
Follow up with all service-related issues generated by retailers within 24 hours to ensure that the IDP and retailer have finalized a positive resolution.
Build rapport and trust with key store management personnel (multiple levels) during visits and through communication.
Demonstrate proficiency in key Microsoft platforms (including Excel) and general aptitude to use technology (e.g., Microsoft Suite of products, and sales-related software).
Travel as needed, both local and overnight
Must be able to relocate as required
Must be able to travel within district, to company meetings, company training and other regions as business needs demand.
Who you will work with...
Partner with Business Development Manager, Zone Sales Manager, retailers, warehouse teams and IDPs to proactively identify business constraints, opportunities, and needs.
What you will bring to the table… (Must Have)
3+ years of related sales or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience, or 2+ years of relevant experience combined with a Bachelor's degree.
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to influence and persuade
Strong problem solving skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Advanced Microsoft skills including Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated leadership skills
It would be great if you have… (Nice to Have)
B.A. Preferred
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