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We currently have an opening for a Business Development Manager, Alternative Channels in the Pacific Northwest territory. The Business Development Manager leads the development of business solutions with customers such as Transcold, Arya, Harbor Wholsale Foods, Big Bell, Polka Dot Dairy, and other distributors. The main goal is to generate more revenue for the company while also achieving profit and trade spend objectives. The BDM will manage both distributor and retail accounts across the small format channels while supporting the organizations branded & private label initiatives.
Distributor Management; to include both- direct store delivery and broadliner partners
Mobile Vending development and private label execution
Retail account development; Awareness of Customer Strategy and Performance; Knows customer policies and procedures
Apply Cat Man principles; Converts data to insights; Uses insights to influence customer behavior; Demonstrates category knowledge and performance drivers; Awareness of key Consumer and Shopper Insights
Volume Forecast Management
P&L/ Trade Management
Accounts Payable Management
Annual joint business planning
Monthly Business Reviews
Asset management
Arranging business meetings and one-on-one conversations with prospective customers
Discover and explore new business opportunities with internal business case development
Develop ways to improve the customer experience and build brand loyalty
Create presentations for potential new customers
Build trust and long-term relationships with distributors/retailers
Execute national account programming
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The base pay range for this position is $115,295 to $162,013 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny , Halo Top , Bomb Pop , and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand , Baby Ruth , Nutella and Kinder Bueno .
Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees , across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars . Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com .
Ferrero-owned U.S. ice cream and frozen-treat manufacturer serving consumers and foodservice customers nationwide.
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Full-time
Mid · 4+ years experience
Remote
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