JOB PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of the Associate Customer Business Manager (aCBM) position is to develop and maintain business relationships with Meijer, while driving mutual, profitable Foods sales. This Associate Customer Business Manager role (aCBM) works closely with Meijer to create and implement joint business plans that deliver value for the customer and Unilever. The aCBM is a leader in new products, building categories, and deploying best-in-class retail and shopper capabilities.
The aCBM will develop sustained business relationships and drive profitable sales volume for our Foods Portfolio. The aCBM will deliver against KPI goals while improving return on holistic customer investment, in line with joint business plan targets and customer and brand strategies.
***This position is based in Michigan, with a preference for candidates in or near the Grand Rapids area***
Who You Are & What You will Do:
The ACBM is also responsible for improving in-store and online presence by leading brilliant execution across the extended team of Shopper Marketing, Category Management, Category Insights, Retail Coverage, Customer Finance, Business Development and Supply Chain. This role requires autonomous thinking, creative problem solving, and a passion for personal growth.
You have a passion for growth: You are motivated by winning in the market, growing share, and over-delivering goals.
You are a born leader: You can manage multiple categories and be recognized as the Category expert.
You are a strategic thinker: You never settle; you’re constantly thinking about what works, what isn’t, and how to influence stakeholders to profitably grow the business.
You are a dot connector: You have the ability to pull data, analyze, and provide actionable growth recommendations to be presented to both Meijer and internal Unilever teams.
You love to win, and have fun doing it: You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects across different categories
You are a storyteller: You can create, customize, and present actionable Insights and recommendations to grow both the customer category and the Unilever brands.
What You will Need to Succeed:
Undergraduate degree is required
3 + years’ Customer Business Manager experience required; Account Management/Customer management experience within CPG a must.
Must be able to effectively relate with multiple levels of management, both internally and externally
Must be a strategic thinker that can work effectively, and in a highly collaborative manner
Working knowledge of omni-channel/eCommerce capabilities is a plus
Trade Marketing and Category Management experience is a plus
Experience with Unilever CD Tools (Evergreen, IRI, Customer Vendor portals, etc) is a plus
What We Can Offer You
Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability
Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
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