Hiring: Customer Development Manager Company: Yamamotoyama Location: Massachusetts, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:05:51 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive CPG sales experience in Grocery, Mass, Club, or Natural channels •Standard office environment with frequent travel to customer headquarters, trade shows, and partner events. Remote work flexibility may be available; travel is estimated at 30–40% of the time, depending on the account portfolio and business needs. •Computer, standard office productivity tools (printer, copier, calculator), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), TPM software, CRM platforms, and retail analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen, SPINS, IRI). •The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Required Skills: •Drive gross sales, profit delivery, and trade spend optimization for Grocery, Mass, Club, and Natural accounts. •Develop and execute joint business plans with strategic customers to drive distribution, velocity, and category growth. •Leverage TPM tools to manage forecasting, trade spend, promotions, and scenario planning with rigor and accuracy. •Partner with Trade Strategy, Analytics, Marketing, and Operations to align pricing, promotion, assortment, and execution plans. •Direct broker activity with clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for in-store and customer execution. Qualifications: •Technical Skills: Proficiency in TPM (Trade Promotion Management) tools, CRM platforms, and retail analytics software (e.g., Nielsen, SPINS, IRI). Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for customer presentations and data analysis. •These are duties that could be reassigned to another employee without fundamentally altering the position. •Assists with special projects as assigned. •Provides backup support to other departments during peak periods. •Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field required. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!