Manager Customer Development - Walmart Private Brands

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health, life, dental, andRx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, AR is seeking a Customer Development Manager to drive growth of Private Brands at Walmart and align activities with the company’s AOP goals.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with Walmart Sourcing and Product Development teams to implement growth strategies and achieve volume, GSAT, TAPR, and DSMPA targets. This role focuses on delivering profitable growth through customer plans, effective communication, and collaborative execution across Tyson and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of relevant CPG sales, customer management, and category management experience.
• Strong MS Office skills; experience with Walmart Retail Link & Scintilla preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales volume and financial objectives.
• Develop and maintain collaborative customer relationships.
• Execute customer business plans aligned with Tyson strategies.
• Drive distribution, shelving, merchandising, pricing, and promotional objectives.
• Customize and implement category leadership initiatives.
• Provide timely, concise, and effective communication internally and externally.
• Align and execute multiple business strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver customer growth and business results.

Skills

CPG Sales

Account Management

Category Management

Trade Marketing

Communication

Walmart Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Walmart Retail Link

Scintilla

Job description

Job Details:SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for executing collaborative business solutions aligned with both Tyson and customer objectives to achieve desired business results. The Customer Development Manager manages the sale and profitable growth of Private Brands at Walmart while supporting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives through delivery of volume, GSAT, TAPR, and DSMPA goals. This role serves as a primary point of contact with Walmart Sourcing and Product Development teams and works cross-functionally to develop and execute customer growth strategies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Achieve sales volume and financial objectives
• Develop and maintain collaborative customer relationships
• Execute customer business plans aligned with Tyson strategies
• Drive distribution, shelving, merchandising, pricing, and promotional objectives
• Customize and implement category leadership initiatives
• Provide timely, concise, and effective communication internally and externally
• Align and execute multiple business strategies
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver customer growth and business results

Essential Duties

Essential Duties Include:

• Plan, forecast, and achieve annual volume and financial targets
• Conduct customer business reviews and presentations
• Execute category, pricing, merchandising, and promotional strategies
• Monitor performance against key business metrics and objectives
• Identify growth opportunities and develop action plans
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve sales execution and business performance
• Utilize customer and syndicated data to support fact-based selling recommendations
• Live out Tyson's Customer Promise and RIGHT behaviors daily

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant CPG experience, Sales, Customer Management, Customer Trade Marketing, and Category Management. Prefer experience in Private Brands, leading Innovation & Commercialization Initiatives.
• Computer Skills: Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel. Walmart Retail Link & Scintilla experience preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Proven ability to build relationships and influence decisions across organizations.
• Travel: N/A
• Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:No

Work Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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