Manager, Portfolio Development - Walmart

Sara Lee Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. The Corporation has operations in 58 countries and markets branded products in nearly 200 nations. Sara Lee Corporation employs 137,000 people worldwide.



Sara Lee markets some of the world's best loved brands, including Sara Lee?, Hillshire Farm?, Chef Pierre?, Douwe Egberts?, and Superior Coffee?.  Sara Lee Food & Beverage is proud to be thesecond-largest producer of fresh bread and baked goods, fourth-largest producer of frozen baked goods, and No. 2 producer of frozen desserts in the United States.

Position SummaryManage the interface at the Customer Category level, resulting in achievement of volume and profit targets. Customize and implement corporate strategies and Category Plans with the Customer.  Responsible for selling strategies and tactics of Customer Category Plans through to retail execution.  Primary customer point of contact at the Category level for Sara Lee Food & Beverage interacting primarily with the Customer Buyers/Category Managers and Directors of Merchandising. 

 

As an integral member of our Sales team, you will:Manage and develop Sara Lee Food & Beverage and the Customers’ business by functioning as the Customer/Category expert and primary sales contact. Lead the Customer in the execution/application of Category Business Plans, scorecard development/tracking, and plan evaluations.Develop and manage Customer/Category Business Plans that result in achievement of volume and profit targets.Responsible for timely and effective communication of Customer/Category information.Manage Category Development Manager(s) (as applicable) by providing consistent direction and support, skill development through coaching and training, performance appraisals, and motivation to achieve maximum productivity.

Bachelor’s Degree required.Minimum of five years functional experience with four to six years CPG Sales and/or Category Management experience required.