How you will make history here...
The Sales Planning Manager is a key part of the Sales Planning Team acting as an extension of the field sales teams, providing input and analytics around TPM plan building and execution. This role will work in conjunction with Customer Strategy team to ensure that the field has the latest data from cross functionals such as RGM and Category Strategy to build a strong sales forecast.
What you will do...
Provide strategic recommendations and guidance to field sales teams based on in-depth analysis of forecasts and market data. Collaborate to create action plans that improve forecast accuracy and drive business results, balancing customer needs with company goals.
Develop and deliver monthly forecasting performance outlooks against key KPIs. Communicate insights clearly and concisely to Customer Vice Presidents and Customer Sales Leads to influence planning and execution.
Create an acute understanding of monthly and annual forecasting: process milestones, stakeholders and software applications.
Serve as a key partner to cross-functional teams including Customer Strategy, Brand, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), and Category Strategy. Equip Customer Sales Leads with tools and insights to support business initiatives and achieve operating plan commitments.
Contribute to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and trade fund allocation processes, ensuring field sales perspectives are represented and aligned with broader strategic objectives.
Collaborate with field sales to evaluate and optimize promotional support plans within established guardrails, ensuring alignment with return on investment (ROI) targets and strategic priorities.
Conduct detailed analysis of rolling 3-month field sales projections using TPM, IRI/Nielsen, and other relevant data sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Leverage expert knowledge of the TPM system to identify planning improvements through accurate and efficient system inputs.
Lead or support special projects and initiatives as needed to address evolving business needs or strategic opportunities.
Who you will work with...
Develop a productive working relationship with Customer Sales Leads, RGM, Customer Strategy and Category Strategy that has open communication and on-going touch points
Develop a collaborative relationship with counterparts in RGM, Category Strategy and Customer Strategy
What you bring to the table ... (must have)
Bachelor's Degree required
8+ years of prior internal or external sales experience
It would be great if you have... (nice to have)
Communication
Experience in monthly forecasting and building annual sales forecasts
Project management experience
Problem Solving
Analytics
Financial acumen
Ability to prioritize multiple stakeholders and priorities
This role is based in our HQ office in Camden, NJ 3 days a week (hybrid).
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