Kenvue · 21 hours ago
Customer Development Manager
North America, United States, Illinois, Buffalo Grove
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expKenvue is a company that focuses on everyday care and is home to iconic brands such as NEUTROGENA® and TYLENOL®. The Customer Development Manager is responsible for executing strategies that align with customer needs, managing trade budgets, and developing business plans to drive growth.
LifestylePersonal HealthWellness
Responsibilities
Implements 4P's (product, placement, promotion and pricing) business tactics that align with brand strategies and meet customer needs
Manages trade budget for assigned area including Lynx, returns, displays and other promotional efforts
Achieves forecast accuracy by working with CPFR partners
Troubleshoots orders, provides status to customers, and seek to resolve all logistical issues and challenges
Collaborates with finance, supply chain, brand and sales strategy trade customization to align efforts and tactics with customer(s)
Acts in the role of primary point of contact for a category or categories with the customer and meets frequently with buyers to discuss tactical matters such as progress to goals, promotional initiatives, issues and competitive threats
Executes new product launches and provides promotional materials appropriate for assigned customer(s)
Conducts analysis to assess effectiveness of promotional activities and strategies
Monitors key metrics to measure progress to goals
Utilizes syndicated and customer data to incorporate into sales plans
Tailors customer-and product group-specific sales presentations to gain support for recommendations
Participates in regular meetings with additional key customer decision-makers such as Sr. Buyers and Customer Business Analysts
Complies with company policy and procedures at all times
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required
A minimum of 8 years business experience. With at least 5 years of experience in a consumer package goods environment in sales, sales analytics, category management, shopper marketing/insights, or related field required
Ability to prioritize and to effectively lead multiple projects/initiatives
Ability to interpret and communicate sophisticated business data
Ability to handle conflict and negotiate successfully
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
Strong digital literacy, including MS Office Suite applications, sales database, and web applications is required
Preferred
Prior sales experience is preferred
Experience working with IRI/Nielsen preferred
Experience working on a platinum customer or national account preferred
Strong analytical background, and/or category management experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Kenvuer Impact Networks
Company
Kenvue
Kenvue is a consumer health company that delivers personal health solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.65BKey Investors
Third PointStarboard Value
2025-11-03Acquired
2025-04-25Post Ipo Equity
2024-10-21Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Kirk Perry
Chief Executive Officer and Director at Kenvue
Andrew Stanleick
President, Skin Health & Beauty, North America and EMEA at Kenvue
Recent News
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