Perfetti Van Melle · 1 day ago
Promotions Manager
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPerfetti Van Melle is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. They are seeking a Promotions Manager to develop promotional strategies, recommend pricing, and optimize promotional mechanics while collaborating with Sales, Customer Planning, and Finance.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team to deliver best-in-class promotional analytics
Develop, implement, and monitor customer performance against promotional guidelines
Lead the sales organization in best-in-class pre- and post-event promotional analysis, identifying insights on discount depth, duration, and mechanics to optimize and influence guidelines
Ensure data quality (accuracy, completeness, coverage) and integrity of baseline and incrementality metrics
Use data visualizations to deliver insights to the sales organization and customers
Partner closely with Customer Planning, Sales, and Finance to guide investments in line with strategic intent
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how promotional spend fits within the broader trade terms portfolio
Serve as a thought leader in crafting selling stories to implement promotional changes over time
Present insights and results to the Sales Leadership Team on a quarterly basis
Ensure governance of customer account plans to maintain adherence to budgeted investment rates
Recommend tailored promotional strategies by product group, accounting for item profitability
Available for minimal travel as needed (less than 5%)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field
5+ years of relevant work experience with progressive responsibility, or 2+ years in revenue growth management or promotion optimization
Advanced proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and manage constructive conflict with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Analytics, or Finance, or 3+ years of equivalent experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or consulting
Experience with TPx solutions, syndicated/POS data, baseline and constraints modeling, scenario planning, and portfolio optimization
Prior experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)
Solid understanding of retailer and FMCG manufacturer financials
Benefits
PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Annual well-being subsidy
20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
Company
Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sylvia Buxton
President | CEO, North America
Fred King
CFO Perfetti Van Melle North America
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