sales manager Kansas City, KS
Job description
Advance your career as a Manager Team Sales. Here at Kellogg, we care about and celebrate your success. We are looking for top talent in remote locations; including but not limited to Kansas City, KS, Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL, or other major metropolitan areas in the Midwest. As an integral part of the Kellogg AWG Sales team, you will be responsible for the development, management, and leadership of our account managers. You will work to ensure stated sales and customer profitability objectives are met through the planning, development and execution of goals and objectives. Help us bring the best to families - all while building your expertise and network.
At Kellogg we are passionate about our people, brands, business, and outstanding food. Are you ready to leave your footprint (Or as Tony would say paw print) with an industry leader? Apply now to become a part of a best-in-class company that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.
HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
People Leadership – As a Manager of Team Sales (MTS) you will manage and lead account managers to attain assigned budgets and profit objectives. Communicating marketing and sales strategies to account managers, you will ensure the successful implementation of initiatives in order to meet sales objectives.- Account Development – You will initiate and maintain on-going relationships with customers to insulate and enable the sale of the company’s brands. Taking an active role in management of key accounts in collaboration with the account manager will attribute to your success.
- Strategic Partnerships – Internally, you will work closely with, Headquarters personnel, Category Management, Finance, Sales Planners, Customer Service, Logistics, Customer marketing, trade marketing, Retail.
- Analytics – Knowing your business will be imperative in driving sales growth. Performing pre and post promotion analysis and revising future programs as necessary will be critical in achieving desired results.
- Budget Management –This position provides direction to the team in on-going investment management of spend to ensure Return on Investment (ROI) within the operating profit commitment.
- Talent Recruitment – We believe careers need room to grow. That is where you come in by recruiting and developing personnel, and ensuring that qualified and talented people are selected, trained, and developed. You will actively work to promote diversity in the workplace.
YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Significant People and Account Management Experience- Substantial CPG experience, with AWG (Associated Wholesale Grocers/Customer Team) experience preferred
- Ability to manage, lead, and resolve conflict in a diverse environment
- Ability to work in conditions, which include multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and Syndicated Data (i.e. Nielsen or IRI)
- Motor vehicle history with 2 or less moving violations within the last 36 months
- This position provides participation in the Kellogg Auto Reimbursement program for individuals driving at least 5,000 business miles annually.
- A flexible work schedule and the ability to overnight travel around 25% of the time but may vary depending on location of residency.
WHAT’S NEXT
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.
If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].
This role takes part in Locate for Your Day, Kellogg’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.
ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY
Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.
Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!
THE FINER PRINT
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this Link.
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