Customer Development Manager

your adv; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Training and career development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

your adv is hiring a Customer Development Manager to drive sales growth in designated territories by building strong relationships with Store Operations and senior decision makers. You will manage accounts, develop display locations, and ensure in-stock conditions while collaborating with internal teams.

The role emphasizes relationship building, effective communication, and accountability. Full-time benefits and career growth opportunities are provided as part of North America’s leading

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making skills and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web browsers.

Responsibilities

• Act as an account manager for an assigned retail sales and merchandising account.
• Grow sales of incremental display locations and execute plan-o-gramed locations; maintain in-stock conditions.
• Develop and leverage relationships with key influence and decision makers in stores, markets, and regions.
• Follow sales call standards and plan coverage to meet client needs.
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and itineraries.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Decision making

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Customer Development ManagerAt our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Customer Development Manager (CDM) to be responsible for developing and growing sales volume in their assigned territory, markets, and regions through effective relationships with Store Operations personnel. The right candidate will ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained in developing relationships with the high-level decision makers; driving a positive impact on all assigned stores. As part of our winning team, you’ll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry!

What we offer

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)401(k) with company matchTraining and Career DevelopmentGenerous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities

• Act as an account manager for an assigned retail sales and merchandising account.
• Growing sales of incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives, as well as maintaining in-stock conditions.
• Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions.
• Following sales call standards and orchestrating call coverage plans that meet the business needs of the client and retail customer.
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years previous experience managing key account in the retail or consumer packaged goods industry
• Demonstrated history of building effective cross-functional relationships with stakeholders throughout the business
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-browsers

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled