Associate Manager Customer Planning & Development - Retail Poultry

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health, life, dental,vision

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is seeking an Associate Customer Development Manager to support the development and execution of customer strategies for key Retail Poultry customers. You will partner with Sales and cross-functional teams to coordinate planning and prepare for key engagements.

Responsibilities include creating customer-facing presentations, selling stories, coordinating initiatives like Top-to-Tops and Joint Growth Plans, and ensuring materials reflect insights from Category

Qualifications

• BS or BA in business-related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional business experience.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; ability to articulate business intelligence.
• Retail industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports customer strategy development and execution with Sales and Sales Strategy & Execution.
• Coordinates key customer initiatives (Top-to-Tops, Joint Growth Plans, QBRS).
• Manages planning, content, timelines, and cross-functional coordination for key customer meetings.
• Develops customer-facing presentations and sales tools to support engagement and growth.
• Partners with Category Management, Marketing, Analytics, Innovation, and Poultry BU to incorporate insights into materials.
• Prepares leadership and Sales teams for key customer meetings with research and materials.
• Supports retail conferences and other strategic customer engagements.
• Collaborates across businesses to deliver OneTyson customer stories.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

Canva

Time management

Education

BS or BA in business-related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

Canva

Job description

Job Details:

Summary

The Associate Customer Development Manager supports the development and execution of customer strategies for key Retail Poultry customers. This role partners with Sales and cross-functional teams to coordinate customer planning, develop compelling selling stories, and ensure teams are prepared for key customer engagements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports customer strategy development and execution in partnership with Sales and Sales Strategy & Execution.
• Coordinates key customer initiatives, including Top-to-Tops, Joint Growth Plans, and Quarter Business Reviews.
• Manages planning, content development, timelines, and cross-functional coordination for key customer meetings.
• Develops customer-facing presentations, selling stories, and sales tools to support customer engagement and growth.
• Partners with Category Management, Marketing, Analytics, Innovation, and Poultry Business Units to incorporate relevant insights and business priorities into customer materials.
• Prepares leadership and Sales teams for key customer meetings through coordinated research, content, and meeting materials.
• Supports retail conferences and other strategic customer engagements.
• Collaborates across businesses and functions to deliver cohesive OneTyson customer stories.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop clear, compelling customer-facing presentations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Power BI and Canva preferred.

Education

• BS or BA degree in business-related program or equivalent combination of education and business experience.

Experience

• 3 plus years professional business experience
• strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to articulate business intelligence.
• Retail industry experience is a plus.
• Person must be detail-oriented and a highly-skilled project manager able to manage several projects at one time.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate skills with computer especially with PowerPoint and Excel;
• Knowledge of the Tyson Business Computer Systems is preferred.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Travel

• Up to 5 domestic trips per year

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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