At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.
We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands: Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s™ Organic Snacks, Golden Island®, BiFi®, Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few, there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.
Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.
Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
The Sr Customer Development Manager is responsible for growing and developing the total Jack Link’s sales and profitability across identified customers (specifically Publix) by implementing detailed strategic sales plans for these customers. This position will require working closely with key customers and internal departments such as trade planning, marketing, and category management as well as various brokers that represent Jack Link’s. The ideal candidate will live in Florida but can manage remotely with minimum quarterly travel to market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieve top and bottom-line sales and profit goals.
- Build strong customer relationships.
- Develop solid DSMP (Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, Pricing) plans that drive category growth.
- Understand customer strategy and align to annual business plans that meet growth expectations.
- Develop 1–3-year strategic customer plans by segment.
- Provide transparent and timely communication to internal team members and customers/brokers.
- Develop plans for channel-specific business opportunities focused on expanding Jack Link’s in-store presence.
- Responsible for analyzing customer data and developing an action plan to achieve sales goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Trade Marketing, Research & Development) in creating both short and long-term category and channel strategies.
- Create and present information in a compelling and persuasive manner.
- Effectively wire relationships throughout customer organizations and at various levels internally at Jack Link’s including Executive Management, Operations, Supply Planning, and Marketing.
- Manage deduction and AR issues on all applicable accounts.
- Responsible for building, training and leading broker network where applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Approximately 40% - 50% travel depending on business needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of CPG experience within the industry. Publix specific experience preferred.
- 5+ years of direct sales experience.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence.
- Solid Excel skills.
- Ability to keep up in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of CPG industry experience
- Publix-specific experience
- 5+ years of direct sales experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to influence internal and customer stakeholders
- Solid Excel skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40%–50%
- Experience building, training, and leading a broker network
What We Do
When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated. We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo. At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?
