Manager Sales Support

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: BENTONVILLE,AR

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Description:

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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

Great Annual Salary range - $88,500 - $115,100

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

As a Customer Manager on the MASS Team, you will play a crucial role in analyzing market trends within the total edibles sector. This role will focus on analyzing consumer behaviors, identifying industry trends, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance our position in the competitive CPG bakery market.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis - Conduct comprehensive analysis of consumer trends, purchasing behaviors, and emerging opportunities in the total edible's space.
• Strategic Insights - Develop and deliver insightful reports and presentations that highlight market trends and competitive analysis to guide strategy and decision making.
• Data Interpretation - Utilize advanced analytical tools to interpret complex data sets, predicting future trends and customer preferences.
• Trend Monitoring - Proactively monitor industry developments and innovations within edible products segment.
• Competitive Analysis - Evaluate competitors' strategies, products, and market positioning to identify opportunities and threats.

Position Requirements:

Essential Behavioral Competencies:

• Investigative Curiosity - A natural inquisitiveness to explore consumer behaviors, market dynamics, and emerging trends in the edibles department.
• Strategic Insight - Skill in connecting consumer insights with business strategy to guide decision-making processes.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to dissect complex data, discern patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions from various sources of information.
• Attention to Detail - Precision in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to ensure accuracy in insights and recommendations.
• Communication - Proficient in translating complex data into clear, actionable language for diverse audiences, including executives, field teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Collaboration - Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate consumer insights into various aspects of the business.
• Proactivity - Taking initiative to identify potential areas of research or improvement before they become critical issues.

Bachelor's Degree in, Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Economics or Business-related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.

Ideal candidate will possess:

5 Years of Experience - In Roles directly related to market research, consumer insights, or similar analytical position within the CPG, food, or commercial bakery industry.

o Consumer Research - Conduction or managing consumer behavior studies, surveys, focus groups, or other qualitative/quantitative research methods.

o Data Analysis - Proficiency in interpreting large datasets, potentially using tools like SAS, Excel, Power Bi, Access.

o Trend Analysis - Tracking and forecasting market trends, especially within the food sector or specifically commercial bakery products.

o Presentation and Reporting - A Track record of presenting complex data and insights to stakeholders at various levels, influencing business decisions.

Physical Demands:

• Able to use a variety of communication methods on a frequent basis.
• Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers, fax, phone etc.
• Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly.
• Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on a periodic basis.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.