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Business Development ManagerSkip to main content#Business Development Manager page is loaded## Business Development ManagerApplylocations: USA-NJ-Flexible Locationtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 886849Business Development Manager## **Job Description**Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.**About You**In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.The Business Development Manager (BDM) is accountable for all aspects of building, selling, and executing joint business plans that deliver the objectives of the Wakefern/ShopRite Team and Kimberly-Clark Family Care (Paper) Business Unit. The BDM will lead Joint Business Planning both internally, involving key internal stakeholders from BU Sales, Marketing, etc, and externally alongside key customer contacts to gain alignment on goals and plans. They then execute those plans and check/adjust as necessary to achieve agreed upon goals. Candidate must be located within approximately 2 hours of Edison, NJ.In this role, you will:* Deliver Net Sales, Contribution, Category Share, and DPSM Objectives for Wakefern/ShopRite team and Family Care (Paper) BU(s)* Adhere to Trade Promotion and pricing guidelines while managing budgeted trade* Sell and Negotiate JBP goals that are mutually agreed upon with assigned Wakefern* Manage Delivery of Plan and Business Objectives (Check and Adjust)* An understanding of market dynamics and class of trade strategies.* The ability to strategically develop and implement creative marketing, pricing and sales policies and programs to exceed sales volume objectives while managing budgeted trade for Wakefern/ShopRite sales.* Serving as liaison between the customer, team counterparts, and internal team* Strong ability to concisely communicate in writing and orally to individuals and groups both internally (Business Unit, VP’s, Teammates, etc., and externally (all levels of the customer).* Communicate creative business solutions to customers and K-C Team Leader in order to achieve objectives and drive sales and share.* Craft and deliver persuasive professional PowerPoint Sales presentations to communicate data driven insights and recommendations to drive DPSM.* Demonstrate and strategically apply consumer industry and cross-category knowledge and expertise. Strategically organize and develop quarterly and annual plans to drive weekly and monthly prioritizations of key development activities and projects to achieve superior management of business operations. Arrange meetings with customer executives.* Keep team leader informed on status of plans and programs, changing conditions, requirements of marketplace, competitive activity, issues and accomplishments that may affect sales results.* Render judgments and make timely decisions in alignment with business objectives.* Independently set priorities and proactively identify issues, underlying problems, magnitude of situations and potential solutions and developing a plan of action.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:* Education required: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.* Experience: At least 5+ years’ progressive exempt status experience in business and customer management or equivalent in other business functions.* Experience presenting to Senior Level management.Preferred Qualifications:* Knowledge of forecasting, supply and demand processes, shelf reset experience, business planning processes and tools.* Experience working in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry and K-C customer/retailer accounts* Strong record of exceeding sales objectives* Knowledge of K-C brands and categories* Track record of developing and executing unique solutions and innovation to customers* Digital commerce experience* Skills/Competencies: Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills, results and strategy orientation, business intuition, business management and planning, brand management, leadership, building strong relationships.* Other Skills: Mentoring, Networking, employee training and development, Supply Chain, Decision Making, Prioritization, and Problem Solving**Led by Purpose. Driven by You.****Total Benefits**We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com**Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark** We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.**To Be Considered** Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.**And finally, the fine print....***For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.**Employment is subject to verification of local policies.**Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.**Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.**Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.**#LI-Remote*### Salary Range: 134,520 – 166,160 USD### At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. #J-18808-Ljbffr