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Business Development Manager – Target

Full Time Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
91,693 - 116,104 (Yearly) Added 8 hours, 17 minutes ago
Summary

LOCATION

Home-office based, preferably located in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area; candidates near a major metropolitan airport will also be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS/BA Degree in business, 5+ years in professional sales with a track record in managing large retail accounts, strong strategic planning and negotiation skills, and proficiency in data analytics platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop distribution strategies, implement sales plans for Target, execute marketing strategies, collaborate on sales forecasts, lead profitability initiatives, and develop omnichannel strategies.

INDUSTRY

Pet Sales and Garden Industries

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to manage Target account in the Pet Sales division, focusing on sales growth and strategic marketing initiatives.

Description


We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Pet Sales division to manage the Target account. We are looking for high energy and self-motivated candidates who are ready to take their next career step in outside sales/large account management. This role is a home-office based field sales position, with the candidate preferably located in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. We are willing to consider candidates outside of the Minneapolis and St. Paul area so long as they possess the desired skill set and live near a major metropolitan airport (and are willing to travel a bit more).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and grow distribution through strategic sales efforts including insights development and category management
  • Implement the sales planning process across the Central portfolio of brands for Target
  • Execute account specific programs designed to achieve profitable sales volume, optimal distribution, competitive retail pricing for both brick & mortar and e-commerce
  • Implement strategic marketing plans that maximize profitable sales growth
  • Participate and provide input in the areas of new product development, business planning, customer marketing, customer service and KPI tracking
  • Work collaboratively with Central’s Business Unit demand planners to provide accurate and timely sales forecasts across the Central portfolio
  • Lead events including billing efficiencies, trade spending, promotional tracking and ROI analysis to support profitability growth
  • Developing and executing Omnichannel strategies in conjunction with Central’s E-commerce team


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in managing and growing large retail accounts; high volume product sales experience required along with the ability to develop and expand digital penetration
  • Approaches business cases with a strong sense of curiosity and eagerness to embrace new ideas
  • Creative problem solving with the ability to analyze information objectively, assess risks and build innovative solutions to business problems
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and strong negotiation skills
  • Understanding of and utilization of omnichannel KPI’s (Gross Sales, Margins, Gross to Net, ROI, GMROI, Conversion Rate, ROAS)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to a broad audience
  • Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills and competent utilizing the following data, insights and analytics platforms; Nielsen IQ, Profitero, Numerator, Panel


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
  • BS/BA Degree in a business discipline
  • 5+ years of professional sales experience, with a proven track record of success at the Business Development level; a minimum of 8 years professional sales experience at the Senior Business Development level

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Travel required, approximately 15% with frequent overnight trips; frequent car and airline travel; hotel sleep accommodations.
  • Home office conditions when not actively traveling in region. Variation in work hours is necessary due to employee and customer schedules, special projects, deadlines and other business activities.
  • Meet with VP in Minneapolis office once a month.


BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to thousands of free online courses
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
  • Referral Program with cash bonus
  • Access to on-demand pay
  • Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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