Key Account Manager - Grocery - 12 month contract/assignment
at Mars Incorporated

Job Description

This role is a 12 month assignment/contract role

The Key Account Manager - Grocery is accountable for delivering business segment objectives and share of customer volume by delivering sales strategic objectives at the lowest possible cost. They are also responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive customer business plans to deliver annual operating plan within trade investment plan.

What are we looking for?

• University degree or equivalence
• Significant experience in blue chip FMCG/consumer products
• Ability to engage with customers and form relationships within customer organization
• Excellent customer business management skills.
• Excellent Budgeting and trade scenario planning skills.
• Fluent understanding of CAS forecasting and trade management system (asset)
• Understanding of key software enablers (Nielsen, IRI, etc.)
• Category management experience & strong analytical skills (asset)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop comprehensive customer business plans to deliver all business segment objectives
• Manage the trade promotion budget at assigned customers in harmony with Mars policies and procedures and within assigned budgets
• Responsible for accurate forecasting process of multiple grocery accounts
• Supporting effective online strategy and presence across customers where required

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.