Customer Development Manager leading commercial strategy with Lavazza distributors in the United States. Driving strategic initiatives for OCS channel growth and machine expansion.
Responsibilities
Define and drive strategic initiatives that support OCS channel growth, aiming to maximize efficiency of current business models, drive machine installed base expansion in collaboration with Sales team.
Identify business opportunities leveraging on experience gained on the field and distributors’ needs.
Define and lead Customer planning calendars, discussing bi-annual category & assortment reviews in full collaboration with the Marketing team.
Conduct compelling analyses to inform decision-making and identify emerging trends and opportunities with partners.
Lead, with the collaboration of Sales team, all strategic growth projects with key Distributors, from JBP execution to NPD launches guaranteeing solid communication and performance tracking.
Translate and present strategic insights into clear recommendations and execution plans to senior leadership (internal and external).
Proactively support the data transparency needs, ensuring seamless data flow.
Monitor and report the execution of key initiatives, through relevant key performance indicators and qualitative feedbacks.
Contribute to long-range planning and dedicated business reviews (e.g. Monthly Performance Reviews meetings, Quarterly Business Review, etc.).
Collaborate with the implementation of Customer Activations on the base, being the point of contact between Customers, Marketing, Sales and external partners.
Oversee the creation of partnership assessments and business plans for new deal proposals (e.g. big bids / tenders).
Manages leadership expectations and escalations, with a strong ability to drive influence and consensus across key internal and external stakeholders.
Troubleshoots complex issues and course corrects as appropriate.
Collaborate with RGM, Sales, and Finance to establish sustainable customer P&Ls and co-pilot customer planning tools (TPM/Salesforce) in partnership with cross functional team.
Requirements
Four year degree from an accredited institution or applicable experience
5+ years working experience in CPG Trade Marketing, Category Management, Sales, Sales Planning or Marketing required
Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PPT) required
Proficient with using and maintaining PowerBI or other business intelligence tools (required)
Ability to efficiently and effectively learn new technology (Proprietary Lavazza tools)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting (virtually and in-person) to Executive Leadership and cross functional leadership and peers
Strong analytic and story telling capabilities to diagnosis complex business issues, visualize the data, identify the insights, and recommend clear action plans
Highly agile and thrives in a fast paced working environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
Strong collaboration and influence skills with the ability to work well cross functionally with all levels of the organization - peers to Executives
Strong communication and presentation skills
High attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize
Ability to travel as needed up to 30% of time with international travel possible
Benefits
Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
401K Package
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid Work Schedule
Ability to be barista certified
Tuition Reimbursement
Performance Development Plans
Employee Discounts
Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)
Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
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