Manager Customer Development – Prepared Walmart

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR seeks a seasoned Sales and Category Manager to drive Tyson Brands category strategies at the customer level, delivering AOP targets through volume, GSAT, TAPR and activation compliance.

This role partners with Walmart and internal teams to tailor business plans, execute category leadership initiatives, and maintain strong relationships while traveling 1–3 times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant CPG experience including Sales, Customer Management, Trade Marketing and Category Management.
• Proficient in Excel; Retail Link experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel: 1-3 trips.

Responsibilities

• Understand the customer's objectives and implement collaborative business plans.
• Customize Selling and implement Category Leadership programs with the customer.
• Serve as key contact with Walmart buyers and staff.
• Collaborate with Sr. Director of Sales and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Sales

Customer Management

Trade Marketing

Category Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Retail Link

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY This position is responsible for the execution of the Tyson Brands category brand strategies at the customer level that deliver Annual Operating Plan AOP profit targets by achieving targeted: Volume Gross Sales After Trade GSAT Trade as a Percent of Revenue TAPR DSMPA distribution shelving merchandising pricing and activation compliance

Additional Responsibilities

• Understanding the customer s key objectives strategies and implementing collaborative business plans that deliver long-term mutual growth
• Customizing Selling and implementing corporate strategies and Category Leadership programs with the customer
• This position is the key point of contact with the Walmart buyers and their staff

Key Internal Interactions

• Sr. Director of Sales
• Sr. Customer Development Manager
• Team Performance Manager
• Customer Insights Manager
• CPFR Replenishment Managers
• Retail Operations Team Leader
• Customer Service Account Manager
• Sales Strategy and Planning
• Revenue Management
• Sales Operations
• Marketing

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.

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America). Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: 5 plus years of relevant CPG experience preferably to include a combination of Sales Customer Management Customer Trade Marketing and Category Management.
• Computer skills: Standard computer skills; high proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft software Retail Link experience a plus
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel: 1-3 trips

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.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, we help us in raising expectations. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.