Sales Trade Planning Lead

COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​


We are hiring for a Trade Planning Lead (TPL) on our Meijer team in our Western Business Center in Scottsdale, AZ. As integrated members of our customer teams, our TPLs will provide critical analytics, trade planning, and trade systems support to advance trade marketing strategies and deliver against business objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
EXECUTIONAL EXCELLENCE
Take personal accountability and ownership for results, deeply understands consumers, deliver market leading innovation and prioritize what’s important
Maintain accurate planning and spending information in the trade planning system; educate others on importance of trade planner accuracy
Integrate customer data and knowledge of GMI’s trade strategy to make promotion and incentive recommendations to customer team to advance GMI’s trade marketing strategies
Implement and evaluate the trade strategies for a specific category or customer and make recommendations for improvements
Participate in the design of promotional programs and coordinate their implementation with key customers
PROBLEM SOLVING & ANALYTICS
Gather and analyze syndicated data (e.g., from Nielsen, consumers, and/or customers) in order to identify opportunities to drive sales volume through distribution, shelving, and merchandising, and pricing.
Leverage enterprise wide problem-solving tools and stakeholders to address business problems
SELLING EXPERTISE & LEADERSHIP
Provide selling teams with support and guidance on trade tools provided by GMI’s central trade planning team
Assist with the development of customer presentations
Support development of joint business plans with customers by defining opportunities, providing key information and preparing presentation materials
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of relevant industry experience in sales, account management, trade funding, category management or other relevant experience
Successful demonstration of analytical skills using various data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, CPM, sales data)
Must be proficient in software packages (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) & internal systems (Trade Planning)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience working with trade planning systems
Willingness to relocate for future GMI career opportunities
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
International relocation arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.


SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is:
$82,400 - $123,800 Annual


At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. ​
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Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.


ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)​
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
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