Ferrara is a leading sugar confections company with a rich history of over 115 years. As the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States, we boast a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees who create and deliver hundreds of products under 20 popular brands, including Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli.
We are seeking an Account Manager to join our Amazon Fresh/Omni Channel team in Chicago. The successful candidate will plan and execute business-driving initiatives through internal cross-functional collaboration to achieve company objectives aligned with our customers' objectives.
Responsibilities
* Develop and retain long-term, collaborative relationships with Amazon Fresh, Amazon GO, and key Omni-Channel customers via excellent customer service.
* Aid in development of a strategic Go-To-Market plan for our Omni-Channel customers.
* Establish internal relationships to effectively influence and collaboratively achieve objectives.
* Own the Everyday & Seasonal process and coordinate cross-functional needs while adhering to Ferrara and our customers timelines (Line Review, Commitments, Samples, Item Setup, Graphic Approvals, Orders, Tracking/Analysis).
* Develop and implement short-term and long-term strategies to deliver profitable, sustainable growth while mitigating risks.
* Meet or exceed company growth objectives while adhering to trade budget.
* Partner with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to ensure Customer Service levels are met/exceeded.
* Effective cross-functional collaboration with Category Leadership, Supply Chain, SSCM, and Ecomm Marketing to maximize results.
* Desire to provide input to continuously improve processes.
* Demonstrate the company's core values & adhere to company policies and procedures.
Requirements
* Self-starter who proactively identifies business risks & opportunities with the ability to understand the financials of a P&L.
* Detail-oriented. Strong organization skills and ability to manage processes effectively.
* Understand and ability to analyze data (Shipments & syndicated), develop fact-based recommendations, and create & deliver strong presentations across functions & levels, internally and externally.
* Must partner with the Amazon.com Account Executive, and Omni-Channel Account executive to drive overall company Ecomm strategy.
* Excellent professional communication, presentation, forecasting and negotiation skills.
* Strong relationship management skills, emphasis on collaboration and alignment, across functions & levels.
* Competency and/or demonstrated ability to quickly learn.
* Excellent at multitasking and being agile.
* Ability to travel as required.
* Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
What We Offer
We offer comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $86,500 - $121,000 annually.