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Entry Level - Customer Development Manager - Hybrid
Job Locations US-MO-Saint Louis
Primary Posting Location : City
Saint Louis
Primary Posting Location : State / Province
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
63101
Primary Posting Location : Country
Requisition ID
2025-435161
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Business Development
Minimum
USD $45,000.00 / Yr.
Maximum
USD $73,000.00 / Yr.
Summary
Entry Level - Customer Development Manager (Hybrid)
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Entry Level 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! Apply today!
What we offer :
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and Career Development
- Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities :
Qualifications :
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Customer Development Manager (CDM) is responsible for developing and growing sales volume in assigned territory, markets and regions through effective relationships with store operations personnel at the region and market level. Developing relationships with these higher level decision makers should have a positive impact on all assigned stores within a given region or market.
The CDM works with Retail Supervisors to raise the level of effectiveness across the entire area and region. This may include such opportunities as : planning, working retail with Retail Sales Merchandisers (RSMs), training and developing skills of RSM's.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Achieving Results
Consultative Selling
Developing Others
Leadership
Organizing and Planning
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and / or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Travel up to 40%
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level : (Required) : High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Preferred) : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience in Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Conflict management skills
Decision making skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to work effectively with management
Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Field / Reps Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66% hours each work day doing the following activities : engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and / or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and / or cooking is essential.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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Salary : $45,000 - $73,000
