Conagra Brands ยท 7 hours ago
Business Development Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expConagra Brands is a leading company in the food industry, dedicated to making great food and fostering an inclusive culture. The Business Development Manager will integrate across various teams to lead annual plan management for assigned brands, drive sales execution, and ensure alignment with long-range goals to achieve accelerated growth plans.
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Responsibilities
Advocate for the customer perspective internally and secure alignment on strategies to succeed with customers while accomplishing brand objectives
Manage brand-specific agendas and prioritize programs, including developing customer-level distribution and merchandising targets supported by insights and activation plans
Partner with Field Sales to achieve merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving (MAPS) goals
Equip field sales teams with actionable insights and tools, managing activation of strategies at both national and customer-specific levels
Develop category growth goals, compelling sales stories, and new item presentations; manage sell-in plans and create impactful sales materials
Analyze program results and recommend adjustments to optimize performance
Serve as liaison between Customer Sales and Brand Teams to implement joint business planning (JBP) programs and maintain visibility of key initiatives
Monitor brand trends at the account level and intervene when necessary to ensure performance targets are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales or related fields such as trade marketing, sales strategy, or business development
Proven experience managing strategic and tactical trade plans and applying trade spending principles
Exposure to P&L management and strong financial acumen
Experience with customer annual planning processes and retailer practices
Skilled in matrix and project management with a track record of driving strategic vision
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged foods company that offers food products and a variety of other food items.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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