Mars, Incorporated Manufacturing

Associate Director Sales Planning & Capabilities

Chicago, IL In person Full-time

Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job Title: Associate Director, Sales Planning & Capabilities

Job Purpose/Overview

The Associate Director, Sales Planning & Capabilities is responsible for managing, driving the engagement of, and setting the strategic direction of the Sales P&C Team. The Sales P&C Team is responsible for leading critical Sales capability and execution processes, including Strategic Channel Management (SCM), end-to-end One Demand planning, enterprise customer collaboration, and driving the capabilities agenda for One Demand in the US market.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree is required; Graduate degree is preferred

A minimum of 8 years of CPG experience showing progressing responsibilities within a Consumer Products Company

Quantifiable success developing strong relationships across functions and with multiple stakeholders

Financial acumen combined with exceptional leadership, communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to manage major projects and lead key customer meetings

Category, Analytics, Customer Facing Sales, Customer Marketing, or SRM experience is desired

What will be your key responsibilities?

Lead the One Demand Planning process including signature Sales processes of Ready to Sell and Lift Off to meet customer timelines, enable execution excellence and deliver annual sales and profitability targets

Lead the management and execution of a 3-year Customer Planning process to drive customer engagement and build true partnerships through a consistent process that communicates Mars Snacking’s retail value proposition

Own the development and execution of the US Strategic Channel Management framework, including development an annual plan aligned to SCM choices

Own development of the annual Sales Capabilities agenda and the execution of the supporting Learning & Development plan

Own the Category Growth Center space and capabilities to ensure it serves as a competitive advantage for Mars Snacking

Contribute to the shaping and execution of the Sales and Revenue Strategy & Ops strategies

Influence various functional groups at very senior levels to bring customer insight, category and competitive intelligence to the Enterprise plan

Recruit, retain, and develop a high performing capable and engaged team

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 153,600.00 - USD 211,200.00

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