Distributor Sales Manager (NYC, Long Island, Westchester)

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

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.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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Our high-performing sales team is responsible for driving business growth through best-in-class category thought leadership, insights and analytics, service, and reporting. We are true entrepreneurs and relationship builders, fueled by a passion to excite our consumers and exceed the expectations of our trusted retail partners. As both a strategic and tactical function, we contribute directly to Nestle's commercial success and remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence in market.

This role will support our small format waters division, focusing on managing the Cool River distributor. As part of the Sales team, you will gain valuable experience by supporting key objectives focused on cultivating demand, equity, and elevating our internationally produced waters. This is an exciting opportunity to support timeless brands recognized around the world!

Position Summary:
The Manager, Distributor Sales position is responsible for leading distributor growth through the distributor network. Specifically by leading, managing and training distributor professionals to ensure achievement of Nestle' sales and execution of "perfect account penetration in all foodservice trade segments.

This position is responsible for day-to-day direction and management of the distributor to meet assigned objectives. Inclusive of: building and maintaining distributor relationships, managing distributor strategy and execution in local markets including: leading efforts during market optimization projects. They lead distributor execution plans for assigned projects to ensure continuity of service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:
* Build / maintain distributor relationships
* Monitor distributor performance (KPIs, metrics, and scorecards)
* Own distributor goal planning, performance evaluation, and training
* Provide forecasting input for assigned distributors
* Manage sales, inventory, and distribution reports
* Execute strategies and plans in line with business requirements
* Achieve annual sales and trade targets through effective selling and negotiation
* Continuous improvement on forecast accuracy
* Establish and maintain proper resource allocation to ensure customer satisfaction
* Lead distributor execution plans at retail headquarter / in store for assigned projects
* Ensure continuity of service to our customers
* Responsible for directing distributor through systematic dist. management process
* Deliver cost as a percentage of sales target for assigned distributor plans
* Responsible for being in-market several days per week to conduct retail audits, distributor work-withs and distribution drives.
* Achieve all Nestle objectives for customer service through schematic distributor management process and distributor sales and contract negotiations.

Qualifications:
Experience and Education Requirements:

* University Degree (BA/BS) preferred or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years related work experience.
* Strong project management skills, to include experience in system and market conversions
* Proven capability to influence cross functionally through strong communication skills and collaboration
* 5+ years of progressive and diverse experience in a customer-centric organization
* Cross-functional leadership experience within a nationally recognized CPG environment
* Extensive experience and understanding of Foodservice trade segment in account processes and environment
* Experience running a business with revenue and cost accountability
* Has a valid driver's license
* Remote position with 50%-60% travel

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The approximate target compensation range for this role is $100K to $130K . 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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

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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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