Identify and deliver areas that allow the selling organization to operate effectively and efficiently.
Establish and implement the Crossmark Way in strategy, process and business tools.
Develop a comprehensive business development plan including functional specifications, ROI analysis, insights generation, sample distribution, retail integration, budget and resource planning.
Coordinate with VP General Managers, Division Managers, Insights, sister companies, customers, and strategic partners.
Develop Strategic Planning process and lead implementation with VPGM’s.
Lead client contract development and negotiation.
Deliver Monthly Business results and reporting package.
Provide insight generation and incorporation into selling decks.
Sample acquisition and dissemination for new items across all clients.
Oversee Commercial Planning process and results.
Manage and develop team of Sales Operations Managers and Coordinators.
Sales Deck generation.
Follow-through Logistics.
Lead Summit/Roundtable for each Vertical.
Lead and follow-through RFP.
Streamline back room support and interface with Order to Cash team to ensure SLA delivery.
Develop and deliver change management and required business tools.
Develop strategic and operational plans for the sales, business development and partnerships teams.
Assist in leading the Selling discipline, selling approach, value positioning, and standardization.
Drive strategic growth initiatives for CROSSMARK client and customer teams.
Lead solution development in RFP response and sales presentations.
Build, improve and support significant key individual customer relationships.
Assess direction, trends and strategic opportunities in the 3-5 year time horizon.
Help develop new ideas and solutions to capture new business.
Contribute to competitive intelligence efforts by providing insights, assessments, and recommendations.
Establish strong external relationships and understand organizations, strategy, priorities and key decision makers.
Proactively gather market intelligence to position Business Development opportunities and timeline.
Ensure understanding of the CROSSMARK portfolio and identify how the portfolio could be strengthened through Business Development activities.
Drive and manage engagement and collaboration with internal stakeholders within CROSSMARK and across all business areas.
Requirements
8+ years of Retail, CPG, or other equivalent industry experience preferred.
Operational and financial management experience preferred.
Lead and direct team (supervisory responsibilities).
Extensive travel, More than 50%.
Agility to travel and attend multiple locations throughout the work week.
English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.