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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Customer Account Specialist (SCAS) is responsible for managing, developing, and driving category growth across key indirect customers in an assigned territory. This role focuses on achieving annual sales and commercial spend targets, building strong customer relationships, and executing category and customer business plans. The position requires close collaboration with Wholesaler Customer Account Teams, Commercial Development, Sales Analyst, Shopper Marketing, Category Management, and Field Execution Teams to deliver exceptional results and drive market share gains.

• Organization: Neighborhood Grocers Team (NGT is a dedicated Sales Team within Nestle USA that drives growth by partnering with a diverse network of neighborhood retailers and wholesalers across all NUSA Divisions)
• Team: West Sr. Customer Account Specialist Team
• Customers: Crest Foods, Reasor's, Homeland, & Pruett's. Retailers subject to change.
• Division/Category Responsibilities: Wall-to-Wall
• Location/Travel Requirements: This position is open to being REMOTE, preferred location in Oklahoma City, OK.  However, if candidate is located close to the Solon or Rogers Office, the hybrid workplace guidelines apply and 3 days in office would be required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy: Product / Brand Objectives

• Drive category growth (category-first mindset) and achieve/exceed annual sales and commercial spend targets.
• Maintain and manage profitable growth to drive market share gains.
• Collaborate with Wholesaler CAM (s) to develop customer promotion plans for Indirect Retailers based on distribution, category trends, and promotional activities. 
• Partner with Category Management and Sales Analysts to transform 4Ps analytics and insights into action.

Customer Strategy: Sales Performance Targets and Customer Relations

• Develop and present business plans, new item presentations, distribution optimization, and customer promotional calendars.
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities for assigned customers.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships internally with cross-functional partners & teammates as well as externally with customer personnel.

Win at Retail: Improving Execution

• Drive excellence in execution through continual interaction with Nestle Retail Sales (NRS) team and/or Distributor Sales team.

Right People, Right Place: Talent Development

• Own personal development through adoption of capability tools and participation in career development programs.
• Drive category growth and meet/exceed high performance targets.
• Develop critical behaviors (Ways of Winning) through robust PDP process.

Develop Valued Capabilities

• Utilize data and reporting tools to support 4P (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) objectives and provide actionable insights.
• Most SCAS roles are 'wall to wall' responsibilities - all NUSA divisions and categories

Integrated Approach: Team & Cross-Functional Communication

• Partner with CAM on forecast, trade, and events.
• Actively ensure timely & effective communication with internal partners - Leaders, CAMs, Commercial Development, Account Associate, Sales Analyst, Field Execution Teams (Nestle Retail Sales & Distributor Team), Finance (RGM & TFS), etc... (Business Support Center - BSC, as applicable)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required (business-related preferred), and minimum of 2 years of relevant sales experience is required.
• Analyst and customer-facing project experience preferred (an ideal candidate is someone with at least two of three roles - an NRS role, an Analyst role, an Associate role and have experience with some level of customer interaction to showcase strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills).
• Strong ability for collaboration, courage, speed, and agility; being a productive team player.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, strong judgement in decision making, good problem-solving skills, thinks strategically, and a customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to work in various operating systems (i.e., customer portals).
• Strategic analytical skills; experience with data sources and such as Power BI, Circana, & Nielsen
• Skilled in business mathematics.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of sales fundamentals: pricing, promotion, assortment, merchandising, and financial reconciliation.
• Ability to create compelling, fact-based selling stories and customer plans.
• Ability to resolve issues promptly and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders.

 

The approximate annual pay range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestle Careers

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.
 

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