Sr. Associate Manager, Sales Planning

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

· The Senior Associate Manager for Sales Planning – Convenience will support Convenience national retailers (i.e. 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, Casey’s etc.), as well as the distributor network that not only supports those retailers, but also the many independent chains across the nation. The position is responsible for not only driving execution of in-year plans, but also for development out-year strategy (long term capacity planning, supply vetting, PPD plan development, etc.).

How you will contribute

· Be a liaison between the Customer Business Teams (CBTs) and Category planning, Customer Demand, and Brand teams to ensure that national strategies and tactics consider the needs of our channel/customers & vice versa (our strategies align with overall HQ strategy)

· Be the voice of the Convenience channel during cross functional forums, providing key feedback on what’s working and what’s not to drive out-year strategy

· Develop and manage reporting across multiple databases to arm CBTs with data they need to better manage their business

· Be the Convenience channel’s SME on APEX (i.e. ensure CBTs APEX plans are aligned/accurately reflecting off-line forecasting tools)

· Dive into customer’s APEX plans to identify gross revenue and trade gaps/opportunities then work closely with CBTs to refine their plans to help deliver against growth targets.

· Assist in the development and execution of key activations, inclusive of innovation, limited editions and PPDs  

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Category planning and delivering growth through category leadership
• Having a future-focused mindset, being curious about industry trends, digital solutions and innovation for consumers, and translating opportunities into business plans
• Developing and delivering plans, measuring and monitoring results and making recommendations to achieve growth targets
• Business planning and how to maximize revenue growth
• Influencing stakeholders and interacting effectively with others with the courage and resilience to hold an alternative point of view
• Analytical skills and business acumen

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• A desire to for continued growth and development to drive your future and accelerate your career
• Innate curiosity
• A future-focused mindset that brings new ideas and processes to the table
• Ability to partner with CBTs to create robust plans to deliver against their AC
• Ability to influence key stakeholders by leveraging insights/data to tell the story
• Passion for analytics and KPI reporting

More about this role

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree (4-year)

Job Specific Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of business experience in sales, marketing, or related functions
• Highly developed analytical skillset a plus
• Convenience channel experience a plus
• Cross functional experience a plus
• TPM (APEX) experience a plus
• Excellent written, oral and negotiation skills
• Ability to juggle and deliver on multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work independently and autonomously

The base salary range for this position is $95,100 to $130,800; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.  

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. 

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.  

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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